Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
British Columbia
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M3.6 Earthquake near 15 km SSE of Port Renfrew, BC/15 km SSE de Port Renfrew, BC (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2025 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 15 km SSE of Port Renfrew, BC/15 km SSE de Port Renfrew, BC (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Details
ID
034e2eca9ee924e988404cb1f098de25765ef073
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 02:17:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
48.42420,
-124.33410
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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