Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
Alberta · Big Lakes County
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M4.6 Earthquake near Big Lakes County, Alberta (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Big Lakes County, Alberta (Canada) on February 1, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
Details
ID
2798a724a968e8771de6d4c90fbf1231a77f9417
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 17:41:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
54.99960,
-115.86620
Temperature
0.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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