Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 26.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Québec
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M2.2 Earthquake near ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY REG., CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2025 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY REG., CANADA (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 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
Canada
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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