2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 23:08:05 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 3:08 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:08 UTC≈ 3:08 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.383°, -120.501°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.38°, -120.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3830°N
-120.5005°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62234071
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.575°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-13 18:58:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62234071). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62234071/