Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 22.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canada
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M3.1 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Canada (Canada) on August 12, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
764650923eab98124b2ad4051d34952f6f95cc01
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 15:50:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Canada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.62210,
-132.12030
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 km — deeper 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 ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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