M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Blast, 8 km E of Vista Mine, AB/Dynamitage, 8 km E de la mine Vista, AB (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 19:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Blast, 8 km E of Vista Mine, AB/Dynamitage, 8 km E de la mine Vista, AB (Canada). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 19:49:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Alberta

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

53.39740, -117.25050

Temperature

16.0°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

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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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