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M1.6 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 15 km S of Point Roberts, Washington (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 05:47:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 15 km S of Point Roberts, Washington (Canada) on September 15, 2025 at 05:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 05:47:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
British Columbia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.85017, -123.09666
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'213 m ·Last eruption: 1700 ·United States
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