M2.1 Depth: 21.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 8 km SW of Duncan, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 14:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of Duncan, Canada (Canada) on August 20, 2025 at 14:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

21.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-20 14:18:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

48.73167, -123.78867

Temperature

14.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.5 km

21.5 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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