2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km S of Princeton, Canada — September 16, 2025

2025-09-16 23:06:19 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 3:06 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.376°, -120.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.38°, -120.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3757°N
-120.5147°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62190521
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.584°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-17 00:30:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62190521). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km S of Princeton, Canada — September 16, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62190521/