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M2.2 Depth: 2.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Saint-Donat, Quebec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 00:04:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Donat, Quebec (Canada) on August 9, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 00:04:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Quebec
City
Saint-Donat
County
Matawinie
Village
Saint-Donat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.31970, -74.19370
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower 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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