2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km SSW of Princeton, Canada — September 12, 2025

2025-09-12 21:16:26 UTC (2025-09-12) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.387°, -120.539°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.39°, -120.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3868°N
-120.5390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62179912
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.601°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-13 00:14:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62179912). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 12, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km SSW of Princeton, Canada — September 12, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62179912/