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M1.6 Earthquake near Machin Township, Ontario (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 13:35:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Machin Township, Ontario (Canada) on August 25, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

ID
484367c60a77d883f14d8c76ae38169506e6d4ad
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 13:35:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Ontario
City
Machin Township
County
Kenora District
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
49.76640, -93.35610
Temperature
20.1°C

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
0 km — shallower 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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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries

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