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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Blast, 16 km S of Montréal, QC/Dynamitage, 16 km S de Montréal, QC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 16:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Blast, 16 km S of Montréal, QC/Dynamitage, 16 km S de Montréal, QC (Canada) on October 23, 2025 at 16:28 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 16:28:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Québec
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
45.36900, -73.63760
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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.

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