M4.9 earthquake — 9 km N of Delta, B.C., MX
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 9 km N of Delta, B.C., MX on Nov 3, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.6 km |
| Coordinates | 32.431, -115.180 |
| Time | Nov 3, 18:27 UTC |
| Location | 9 km N of Delta, B.C., MX |
| USGS event ID | ci41572064 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 1 km | Nov 3, 03:02 UTC | 3 km NNE of Ejido Nuevo León, Mexico |
| M3.2 | 2 km | Nov 2, 07:50 UTC | 9 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M2.8 | 2 km | Nov 3, 01:33 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M3.0 | 3 km | Nov 3, 19:18 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M3.4 | 3 km | Nov 3, 18:17 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M2.5 | 3 km | Nov 3, 19:35 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.