M4.2 earthquake 37 km ENE of Nelson, Canada
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 37 km ENE of Nelson, Canada at Sep 17, 8:31 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 108 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 4.2 ml |
| Time | 17 Sept 2026, 12:31 UTC |
| Location | 49.665°, -116.832° – 37 km ENE of Nelson, Canada |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 108 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 4.1 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us7000ti15 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 30 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | May 16, 4:36 PM 153 d ago | 15 km | 1 report |
| 2.7 | 34 km W of Kimberley, Canada | Feb 18, 4:46 AM 240 d ago | 14 km | 1 report |
| 2.2 | 45 km NNW of Creston, Canada | Mar 21, 3:46 AM 210 d ago | 40 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 37 km ENE of Nelson, Canada earthquake?
Magnitude 4.2 (ml), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.1 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
108 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.0.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.