M1.7 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 26 km ESE of Ucluelet, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 22:43:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 26 km ESE of Ucluelet, Canada (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

4.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 22:43:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

48.84700, -125.21767

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.8 km

4.8 km — close to 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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