Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 21.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
HAIDA GWAII REGION
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M4.0 Earthquake near HAIDA GWAII REGION (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near HAIDA GWAII REGION (Canada) on August 3, 2025 at 13:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
897f6ab688a3ef15f39fdaa3f2673c006a9a0168
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 13:20:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.97330,
-132.59910
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 km — deeper 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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