M4.2 earthquake - 211 km W of Tofino, Canada

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 211 km W of Tofino, Canada on 11 Jul 2024, 15:35 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Campbell River, about 283 km away in British Columbia, Canada.