2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 21:24:29 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 1:24 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:24 UTC≈ 1:24 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.378°, -120.508°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.38°, -120.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.3780°N
-120.5082°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714095602
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.580°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 18:06:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714095602). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km S of Princeton, Canada — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714095602/