M3.0 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 12:30:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 12:30:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

48.76080, -123.35200

Temperature

8.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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