2.8
Earthquake Details: Haida Gwaii Region
8/15/2026, 12:28:05 PM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Haida Gwaii Region on 8/15/2026 at 12:28:05 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -18.5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth-18.5 km
Significance0
Latitude52.8237
Longitude-132.4412
Event IDemsc:20260815_0000922
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/17/2026, 6:57:00 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/15/2026, 5:28:05 AM PDT
- UTC
- 8/15/2026, 12:28:05 PM UTC
-18.5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 2
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 17, 2026, 06:57 PM UTC.
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