M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 211 km W of Port McNeill, Canada

UTC time: 2025-02-06 12:05:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2025 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 211 km W of Port McNeill, Canada. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-06 12:05:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.48530, -130.06190

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Valley Segment
    Distance: 215 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -2'550 m ·Canada
  • Milbanke Sound Group
    Distance: 242 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 233 m ·Canada
  • Endeavour Segment
    Distance: 290 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'050 m ·Last eruption: -3490 ·Canada
  • Silverthrone
    Distance: 299 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'860 m ·Canada
  • Cobb Segment
    Distance: 404 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'100 m ·Last eruption: -1180 ·Canada
  • CoAxial Segment
    Distance: 442 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Undersea Features

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