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M4.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:35:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Canada (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 20:35:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Canada
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
53.45760, -131.75870

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Depth profile

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