M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 12:00:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada) on September 18, 2025 at 12:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 12:00:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

48.64340, -123.80170

Temperature

10.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — deeper than 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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