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M2.6 Depth: 36.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-17 16:37:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION on June 17, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
36.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 16:37:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.37660, -127.39500
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.5 km
Shallow
36.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Valley Segment
    Distance: 112 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -2'550 m ·Canada
  • Endeavour Segment
    Distance: 202 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'050 m ·Last eruption: -3490 ·Canada
  • Silverthrone
    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'860 m ·Canada
  • Cayley Volcanic Field
    Distance: 307 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'375 m ·Canada
  • Meager
    Distance: 311 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'680 m ·Last eruption: -410 ·Canada
  • Cobb Segment
    Distance: 313 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'100 m ·Last eruption: -1180 ·Canada

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