Earthquake 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada (2.6 ml) (2025-09-18 12:00:02 UTC)
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada, at 2025-09-18 12:00:02 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (ml)
2.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qwwx
Nearest Places
- Mount Lazar / 3.28 km
- Eagle Heights / 3.49 km
- Wild Deer Lake / 3.63 km
- Wild Deer Creek / 3.79 km
- Grant Lake / 3.9 km
Comment
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Depth: 3.12 km
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Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.00 km
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Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 3.27 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)