Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
Canada
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M4.0 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)
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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
ID
5cae796eb436727ed6ce69ebfe9dbc602d59a383
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 20:35:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Canada
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
53.45760,
-131.75870
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Sandspit Airport22.9 kmStraight-line distance
Canada · YZP · CYZP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Canada
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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