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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.

Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

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

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

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