M4.9 earthquake — 195 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 195 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada on Sep 28, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 50.237, -129.776 |
| Time | Sep 28, 02:53 UTC |
| Location | 195 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty27 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 38 km | Sep 28, 04:41 UTC | 231 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.