2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada — August 9, 2021

2021-08-09 20:10:51 UTC (2021-08-09) · approx. 3:10 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.7(mb_lg)
Time20:10 UTC≈ 3:10 PM UTC-5
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.359°, -72.271°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.36°, -72.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 mb_lg
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.3594°N
-72.2706°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000f3nv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
1.276°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-23 15:45:58 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f3nv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 9, 2021). M2.7 Earthquake 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada — August 9, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f3nv/