A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded near 192 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada on Aug 1, 2026, 4:49:01 AM (2026-08-01T04:49:01.457Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 49.6040, -129.3017.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 448 km W of Vancouver, Canada.
The epicentre was located at 49.6040 latitude and -129.3017 longitude near 192 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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