Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- USGS
British Columbia · Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)
Country overviewCanada · British Columbia
M1.9 Earthquake near Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash), British Columbia (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On February 17, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash), British Columbia (Canada). With a focal depth of about 8 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.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
baad424f4d98b2e9a4b03b6ab19e8cd9f7bf8c36
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 22:13:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.35067,
-120.42633
Temperature
-2.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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