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M2.3 Earthquake near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-01-01 00:47:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.5 km
Source
USGS

British Columbia · Stikine Region

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada) on January 1, 2025 at 00:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

ID
56614a82482d8adead0ea3f00dd724cc22f964d9
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2025-01-01 00:47:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
British Columbia
City
Stikine Region
County
Stikine Region
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.35370, -136.61060
Temperature
-2.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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