M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 57 km SW of Port Alice, BC/57 km SO de Port Alice, BC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 17:20:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 57 km SW of Port Alice, BC/57 km SO de Port Alice, 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

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 17:20:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

50.06400, -128.06010

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

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.

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