M1.70 Earthquake – 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada
28 August 2026, 15:59 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada on 28 August 2026, 15:59 UTC, at a depth of 24.1 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (ml)
- Location
- 16 km SW of Cowichan Bay, Canada
- Date & time
- 28 August 2026, 15:59 UTC
- Coordinates
- 48.6243, -123.7610
- Depth
- 24.08 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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