Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 9.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alberta · Smoky Lake County
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M4.3 Earthquake near Smoky Lake County, Alberta (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On May 9, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Smoky Lake County, Alberta (Canada). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f4ef5a01388e782794f2aac4e33a35c97ed35b96
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 15:05:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.00900,
-112.62170
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 9, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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