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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Stikine Region, British Columbia (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

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