Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area
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M3.7 Earthquake near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2025 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
bff8dd3c93413e01482c232f32f379c91671e393
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 02:17:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.42383,
-124.38533
Temperature
12.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.9 km
41.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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