Earthquakes Canada23 Aug 2026
M2.7 earthquake, Suspected industry-related event, 44 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded Suspected industry-related event, 44 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC at a depth of 6 km, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was the 916th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Earthquakes Canada located in and near Canada in 2026, against 1,245 a year on average in 2016-2025.
M2.7
The notice
- Issued by
- Earthquakes Canada
- Area
- Suspected industry-related event, 44 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC
- Magnitude
- 2.7 (local magnitude)
- Depth
- 5.8 km
- Time
- 2026-08-23 11:40:37 UTC
- Epicentre
- 56.857, -122.045
- Official source
- Earthquakes Canada: the notice at its source
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