M3.0
Depth:
18.8 km
M3.0 Earthquake near 12 km NNW of Saint-Pascal, Canada (Canada)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NNW of Saint-Pascal, Canada (Canada) on December 18, 2025 at 03:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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