2.8

M2.8 Earthquake in the Vancouver Island, Canada region — May 5, 2022

2022-05-05 23:19:56 UTC (2022-05-05) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-8
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.134°, -125.411°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.13°, -125.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.1340°N
-125.4108°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61828387
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.227°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-06 19:01:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61828387). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 5, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake in the Vancouver Island, Canada region — May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61828387/