M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Vancouver Island, Canada Region

UTC time: 2026-07-20 06:41:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Vancouver Island, Canada Region on July 20, 2026 at 06:41 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 06:41:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

49.16000, -130.00000

Temperature

13.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

22 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Ground shaking

Light · Intensity (MMI) IV

Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.

Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Juan de Fuca · about 12 km away

Volcanoes nearby

West Valley Segment

Distance: 108 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -2'550 m ·Canada
Endeavour Segment

Distance: 150 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'050 m ·Last eruption: -3490 ·Canada
Cobb Segment

Distance: 258 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'100 m ·Last eruption: -1180 ·Canada
CoAxial Segment

Distance: 295 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Undersea Features
Axial Seamount

Distance: 357 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'410 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Undersea Features
Silverthrone

Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'860 m ·Canada

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

618

Country (24h)

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