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M4.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Preliminary; 183 km W of Port Hardy, BC/Preliminaire; 183 km O de Port Hardy, BC

UTC time: 2026-03-29 17:50:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Preliminary; 183 km W of Port Hardy, BC/Preliminaire; 183 km O de Port Hardy, BC. 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
M4.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 17:50:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
50.60000, -130.10000
Temperature
5.2°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
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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