2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 20 km N of Tofino, Canada — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 20:16:18 UTC (2026-04-21) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 12:16 PM UTC-8
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.334°, -125.889°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.33°, -125.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3342°N
-125.8890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62245181
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
320.0°
Min Station Distance
0.705°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-22 23:28:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62245181). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 20 km N of Tofino, Canada — April 21, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62245181/