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M2.6 Depth: 20.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near La Matanie, Quebec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 14:32:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near La Matanie, Quebec (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 14:32:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Quebec
City
La Matanie
County
La Matanie
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.80860, -68.09590
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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