Minor 3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Delta, Baja California, Mexico
A minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred early Friday morning near Delta, Mexico, at an extremely shallow depth with no immediate reports of impact.
What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 ml was recorded on February 13, 2026, at 08:43:12 UTC. The seismic event was centered approximately 7 kilometers west of Delta, Baja California, Mexico.
Location Details
The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 32.364°N and 115.271°W. The event occurred at a depth of -0.03 kilometers. In geological terms, seismic events with a depth of less than 20 kilometers are classified as shallow; this specific event occurred extremely close to the surface.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS data, there were 0 felt reports associated with this event at the time of reporting. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect. No specific alert level color was assigned to this event, and the impact is considered minimal.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are often felt by people in the immediate vicinity, they rarely cause damage to structures. Residents in the region should be aware that aftershocks are a routine possibility following seismic activity, though they are typically smaller than the initial event.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Source: USGS Official Notice