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M2.9 Earthquake near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:16:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.7 km
Source
EMSC

British Columbia · Stikine Region

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada) on May 23, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
4e825beb8b4682e33731ca7a176e6b681400ba27
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 17:16:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
British Columbia
City
Stikine Region
County
Stikine Region
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.69880, -138.02370

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — deeper 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

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