Right now
The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 17 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 13 km from here.
Reported by USGS today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 September 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 21 km SSW of Ucluelet, Canada
USGS recorded magnitude 3.2 at a depth of 5 km.
The seismic region given by the source is 21 km SSW of Ucluelet, Canada.
At this point we have recorded a magnitude between 3.1 and 3.81, over 130 readings since 15 September 2026. Today's reading sits 12% of the way up that range.
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100.
This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.
Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Legacy data-support index | 0.50/1 |
| Coordinates | 48.7563, -125.6192 |
| Nearest City | Port Alberni (80 km) |
| Urban exposure index (PEI) | 0 within 15 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-15T09:30:51.090Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uw714102491 |
Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.
Source and revision timeline
Source: usgs_canada. Occurrence: 2026-09-15T09:30:51.090Z.
First archived: 2026-09-15T09:43:47.990Z. Material modification: 2026-09-15T18:14:53.901Z.
Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.
2026-09-15T19:04:04.110Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T18:14:53.901Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T17:31:19.999Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T17:14:52.884Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T17:09:29.996Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T17:04:03.483Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T16:36:49.218Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T16:25:38.034Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T15:58:22.611Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T15:42:07.174Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T13:25:07.162Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T13:19:41.509Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T10:27:10.768Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T10:21:49.045Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
2026-09-15T10:00:16.202Z · data_change
Index 0 → 0; severity low → low; version 5 → 5.
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.18 |
| Depth | 4.98 |
| Sig | 160 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Region | 21 km SSW of Ucluelet, Canada |
| Usgs Mag | 3.18 |
| Usgs Depth | 4.98 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Felt | 14 |
| Usgs Sig | 160 |
| Usgs Dyfi Mag | 3.18 |
| Usgs Dyfi Depth | 4.98 |
| Usgs Dyfi Felt | 14 |
| Usgs Dyfi Cdi | 2.9 |
| Usgs Dyfi CdiDescription | Weak |
| Usgs Dyfi Sig | 160 |
| Usgs Dyfi Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Dyfi Place | 21 km SSW of Ucluelet, Canada |
| Usgs Dyfi Types | ,dyfi,origin,phase-data, |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_uw714102491","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":19.080000000000002,"timestamp":1789464651090,"latitude":48.7563333333333,"longitude":-125.619166666667},{"id":"usgs_dyfi_uw714102491","source":"usgs_dyfi","severity":"low","severityValue":19.080000000000002,"timestamp":1789464651090,"latitude":48.7563333333333,"longitude":-125.619166666667}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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