M1.6 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km SW of Chilliwack, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 18:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of Chilliwack, Canada (Canada) on September 8, 2025 at 18:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 18:52:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

49.10967, -122.02400

Temperature

16.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.1 km

10.1 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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