Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
New Brunswick · Glenelg Parish
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M3.1 Earthquake near Glenelg Parish, New Brunswick (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Glenelg Parish, New Brunswick (Canada). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a9275de9b786b4cf18e34757f717d35d4465c2ae
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 18:55:52 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.91870,
-65.35420
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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