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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Area E (Moresby Island), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 16:53:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Area E (Moresby Island), British Columbia (Canada) on June 17, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
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

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