How strong was the 237 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada earthquake?
The 237 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5 mww, classified as a "Strong" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this size can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure over a wide area.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 49.2970N, 129.7237W, at a depth of 10.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. While the magnitude was significant, the location and depth characteristics did not warrant a tsunami advisory.
How many people felt this earthquake?
26 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 2.0, indicating light shaking noticed by some people. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 3.9.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on October 22, 2018 at 15:22:48. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 655 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.