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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 286 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada

UTC time: 2025-02-03 00:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 286 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada on February 3, 2025 at 00:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 00:25:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.51990, -130.89980

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Milbanke Sound Group
    Distance: 184 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 233 m ·Canada
  • Silverthrone
    Distance: 331 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'860 m ·Canada
  • West Valley Segment
    Distance: 345 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -2'550 m ·Canada
  • Crow Lagoon
    Distance: 356 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 335 m ·Canada
  • Endeavour Segment
    Distance: 417 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'050 m ·Last eruption: -3490 ·Canada
  • Tseax River Cone
    Distance: 421 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Canada

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