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M3.2 Depth: 16.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-16 20:36:48 UTC Local time: —

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 (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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