2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 16 km S of Princeton, Canada — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 23:17:11 UTC (2026-05-22) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 3:17 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.311°, -120.489°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.31°, -120.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3113°N
-120.4887°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62249992
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.565°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 17:35:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62249992). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 16 km S of Princeton, Canada — May 22, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62249992/