M5.2 Earthquake near 210 km W of Port McNeill, Canada
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 210 km W of Port McNeill, Canada on February 25, 2025 at 05:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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West Valley Segment
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Milbanke Sound Group
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Endeavour Segment
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Silverthrone
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Cobb Segment
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CoAxial Segment
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.