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Earthquakes Canada6 May 2026

M3.0 earthquake, Suspected industry-related event, 35 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded Suspected industry-related event, 35 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC at a depth of 7 km, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was the 530th 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.

M3.0

The notice

Issued by
Earthquakes Canada
Area
Suspected industry-related event, 35 km NNW of Halfway River 168, BC
Magnitude
3.0 (local magnitude)
Depth
6.5 km
Time
2026-05-06 00:29:33 UTC
Epicentre
56.785, -122.023
Official source
Earthquakes Canada: the notice at its source

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