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M2.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Northesk Parish, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 20:42:23 UTC Local time: —

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.

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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.

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