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M2.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 14:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, British Columbia (Canada) on April 22, 2026 at 14:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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