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M3.1 Depth: 22.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:50:12 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 15:50:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Canada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.62210, -132.12030
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milbanke Sound Group
    Distance: 230 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 233 m ·Canada
  • Crow Lagoon
    Distance: 262 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 335 m ·Canada
  • Tlevak Strait-Suemez Island
    Distance: 302 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 50 m ·United States
  • Behm Canal-Rudyerd Bay
    Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 500 m ·United States
  • Tseax River Cone
    Distance: 348 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Canada
  • Silverthrone
    Distance: 428 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'860 m ·Canada

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