M3.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 15 km SSE of Port Renfrew, BC/15 km SSE de Port Renfrew, BC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 02:17:25 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 02:17:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

48.42420, -124.33410

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

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.

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