M 4.3 Earthquake 198 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
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A magnitude 4.3 mb earthquake occurred 198 km southwest of Port McNeill, Canada, at a depth of 10 km.
What this NRCan earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 7, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A magnitude 4.3 mb earthquake struck at 12:33:17 UTC on 2026-07-25 (Unix time 1785004397560). The event was located 198 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada.
Location Details
The epicenter was at coordinates 49.5214 latitude, -129.3141 longitude. The depth of 10 km classifies this as a shallow earthquake (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 1 person, with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 1. No tsunami was generated (tsunami advisory status: 0). No alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
This was a light earthquake. Such events are often felt but rarely cause damage. Residents in the region should be aware that aftershocks remain possible.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000t3c8
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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