2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — March 2, 2026

2026-03-02 22:11:36 UTC (2026-03-02) · approx. 2:11 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:11 UTC≈ 2:11 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.380°, -120.509°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.38°, -120.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3798°N
-120.5092°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62229631
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.581°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-03 22:34:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62229631). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 2, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — March 2, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62229631/