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M1.5 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Area G (Deroche/Dewdney/Sumas Mountain), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 20:45:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Area G (Deroche/Dewdney/Sumas Mountain), British Columbia (Canada). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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