Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick · Northesk Parish
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M2.5 Earthquake near Northesk Parish, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Northesk Parish, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada) on January 16, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
623aa73e22ae0c70d8d4b62d9c596f8f922f3948
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 20:42:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
47.11220,
-65.80430
Temperature
-11.2°C
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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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