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M0.9 Depth: 2.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:58:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, British Columbia (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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.

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