2.1
Earthquake Details: 6 km N of Bécancour, Canada
Feb 16, 2026, 13:37:01
- Depth
- 9.228 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: May 6, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2026 at 13:37:01. Epicenter: 6 km N of Bécancour, Canada. Reported depth: 9.228 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Feb 16, 2026, 08:37:01 EST
- UTC
- Feb 16, 2026, 13:37:01 UTC
9.228 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.1
us6000sajx
- Depth:
- 9.23 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- May 6, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth9.228 km
Significance68
Latitude46.4030
Longitude-72.4269
Event IDus6000sajx
Magnitude2.1
Updated:May 6, 2026, 17:53:57 UTC
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