Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
Ontario · Kingston
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M1.6 Earthquake near Kingston, Ontario (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On February 4, 2026 at 15:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kingston, Ontario (Canada). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
9a970532146feffcdca0b15fefa1bd445b5dde52
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 15:02:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
44.46030,
-76.25130
Temperature
-5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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
Canada
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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