2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 7 km N of Sparwood, Canada — April 15, 2026

2026-04-15 23:31:36 UTC (2026-04-15) · approx. 3:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 3:31 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.796°, -114.902°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.80°, -114.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.7963°N
-114.9021°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqfg
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.812°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 16:34:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sqfg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 7 km N of Sparwood, Canada — April 15, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sqfg/