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M3.2 Earthquake near Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel), British Columbia (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 20:36:48 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.9 km
Source
EMSC

British Columbia · Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel)

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel), British Columbia (Canada) on May 16, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries

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