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M1.5 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 2 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 23:35:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 2 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada (Canada). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 23:35:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
British Columbia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.49533, -123.74517
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Garibaldi
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'678 m ·Last eruption: -8060 ·Canada
  • Garibaldi Lake
    Distance: 72 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'316 m ·Canada
  • Cayley Volcanic Field
    Distance: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'375 m ·Canada
  • Meager
    Distance: 127 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'680 m ·Last eruption: -410 ·Canada
  • Bridge River Cones
    Distance: 147 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'500 m ·Canada
  • Baker
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'285 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·United States

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