Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
HAIDA GWAII REGION
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M2.7 Earthquake near HAIDA GWAII REGION (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On May 14, 2025 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near HAIDA GWAII REGION (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d6503664c284c9810797c6e1f16d57449dfcc4b8
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 19:44:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.75300,
-132.35010
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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