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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Area C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:21:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Area C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), British Columbia (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.

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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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