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M2.6 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near La Malbaie, Quebec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 15:12:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near La Malbaie, Quebec (Canada) on July 3, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 15:12:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Quebec
City
La Malbaie
County
Charlevoix-Est
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.80910, -69.96190
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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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