M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 21 km ENE of Ucluelet, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 18:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2025 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 21 km ENE of Ucluelet, Canada (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-01 18:49:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

49.01217, -125.26833

Temperature

12.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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