5.5
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M5.5 earthquake - 229 km W of Port McNeill, Canada
1125 d ago · 17 Sept 2023, 11:28 UTC 229 km W of Port McNeill, Canada
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 229 km W of Port McNeill, Canada on 17 Sept 2023, 11:28 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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