M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Blast, 15 km S of Powell River, BC/Dynamitage, 15 km S de Powell River, BC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 21:02:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Blast, 15 km S of Powell River, BC/Dynamitage, 15 km S de Powell River, BC (Canada) on September 12, 2025 at 21:02 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 21:02:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

49.70530, -124.53170

Temperature

15.9°C

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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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