M4.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Preliminary; 54 km ENE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB/Preliminaire; 54 km ENE de Fort Saskatchewan, AB

UTC time: 2026-05-09 15:05:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Preliminary; 54 km ENE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB/Preliminaire; 54 km ENE de Fort Saskatchewan, AB. 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 15:05:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
54.05000, -112.61000
Temperature
12.4°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
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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