Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 25.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
British Columbia
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M3.1 Earthquake near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION (Canada) on May 23, 2025 at 21:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.
Details
ID
b215a5d373a55b53c12b4b846fe86f4d58e0ba4a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 21:06:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.60700,
-126.88750
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
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West Valley Segment
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Silverthrone
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Endeavour Segment
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Cayley Volcanic Field
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Meager
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Garibaldi
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