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M4.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Big Lakes County, Alberta (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 17:41:44 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 17:41:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Alberta
City
Big Lakes County
County
Big Lakes County
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
54.99960, -115.86620
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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