M4.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 69 km WNW of Daajing Giids, BC, felt/69 km ONO de Daajing Giids, BC, ressenti (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 20:45:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 69 km WNW of Daajing Giids, BC, felt/69 km ONO de Daajing Giids, BC, ressenti (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 20:45:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

53.39830, -133.09450

Temperature

17.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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

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