M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 81 km NNE of Bella Bella 1, BC/81 km NNE de Bella Bella 1, BC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 12:12:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 81 km NNE of Bella Bella 1, BC/81 km NNE de Bella Bella 1, BC (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 12:12:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

52.82000, -127.63670

Temperature

3.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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