2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km S of Princeton, Canada — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 21:16:54 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.388°, -120.493°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.39°, -120.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3877°N
-120.4927°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714080961
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
185.0°
Min Station Distance
0.571°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 00:02:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714080961). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km S of Princeton, Canada — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714080961/