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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 11:48:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Canada (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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 11:48:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Canada
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.62000, -133.34000
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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