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M4.2 Depth: 3.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ALBERTA, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 03:13:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2025 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near ALBERTA, CANADA (Canada). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 03:13:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Alberta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.85200, -118.72940
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wells Gray-Clearwater
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 950 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Canada
  • Nazko
    Distance: 391 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'238 m ·Last eruption: -5220 ·Canada

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