M3.6 Depth: 35.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada) on August 19, 2025 at 02:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

35.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 02:17:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

48.43850, -124.35330

Temperature

13.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

35.9 km

35.9 km — deeper 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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