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M4.1 Earthquake near Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 05:45:58 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USGS

British Columbia · Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet)

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet), British Columbia (Canada) on July 31, 2026 at 05:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 415 Catalogue entries

Of 414 other entries for this area and period, 140 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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