M6.6

M 6.6 - 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada

Strong Earthquake · January 5, 2008 · 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada

Key Insights

•This M6.6 event ranks #52 of 470 earthquakes by magnitude, stronger than 89% of recorded US events.
•At M6.6, this is 0.9 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.
•At 15.0 km depth, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes typically cause stronger ground shaking and more damage than deeper events (avg depth: 27 km).
•A USGS significance score of 671 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

Depth

15.0 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

671

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M6.6(mwc)
Classification	Strong Earthquake
Location	267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada
Date & Time	January 5, 2008 20:01:06
Coordinates	51.2540N, 130.7460W
Depth	15.0 km (Shallow)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	3 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	3.1
Significance Score	671 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M6.6, this is classified as a Strong earthquake. Earthquakes of this size can cause severe damage in populated areas within tens of miles of the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000fw0w

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada earthquake?

The 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada earthquake had a magnitude of 6.6 mwc, 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 51.2540N, 130.7460W, at a depth of 15.0 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?

3 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 3.1, indicating light shaking noticed by some people.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on January 5, 2008 at 20:01:06. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 671 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event.

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Key Insights

•This M6.6 event ranks #52 of 470 earthquakes by magnitude, stronger than 89% of recorded US events.

•At M6.6, this is 0.9 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.

•At 15.0 km depth, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes typically cause stronger ground shaking and more damage than deeper events (avg depth: 27 km).

•A USGS significance score of 671 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada earthquake?

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 51.2540N, 130.7460W, at a depth of 15.0 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?

3 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 3.1, indicating light shaking noticed by some people.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?