Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION
M3.0 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION on October 7, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5463eb9e0b1e18f6e27247eff29f23c45dd011b0
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 18:20:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.71720,
-130.65960
Temperature
15.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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