M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 260 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 15:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 260 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada (Canada) on September 7, 2025 at 15:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 15:00:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

Source

usgs

Coordinates

51.47930, -130.52910

Temperature

15.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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