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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-31 05:45:58 UTC Local time: —

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 (5.8 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.

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