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M1.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Area A (Bamfield), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 10:29:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Area A (Bamfield), British Columbia (Canada) on August 18, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — close to 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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