3.3

M3.3 Earthquake 9 km WNW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MXMay 28, 2026

2026-05-28 09:41:05 UTC (22 min ago) · approx. 1:41 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time09:41 UTC1:41 AM UTC-8
Depth17.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.254°, -117.000°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On May 28, 2026 at 09:41 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 9 km WNW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX, at a depth of 17.6 km and coordinates 32.2542°, -117.0002°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.2 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 110 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.25°, -117.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
17.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2542°N
-117.0002°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41475896
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
165
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
153.0°
Min Station Distance
0.259°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-28 09:43:16 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Primo Tapia, B.C., MX?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 9 km WNW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX on May 28, 2026 at 09:41 UTC had a depth of 17.6 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41475896). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 28, 2026). M3.3 Earthquake 9 km WNW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MXMay 28, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41475896/