Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
British Columbia
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M3.1 Earthquake near 21 km ENE of Ucluelet, Canada (Canada)
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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. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
Details
ID
e2bb3a541d177d031adc64ebaf1766fca9b44bb1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 18:49:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.01217,
-125.26833
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Garibaldi
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Cayley Volcanic Field
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Garibaldi Lake
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Meager
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Bridge River Cones
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West Valley Segment
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