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M3.1 Depth: 15.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Manicouagan, Quebec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 14:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Manicouagan, Quebec (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 14:08:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Quebec
City
Manicouagan
County
Manicouagan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.89040, -68.18820
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 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.

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