M3.5 Depth: 3.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Area D (Skaha East/Okanagan Falls) (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 07:19:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 07:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Area D (Skaha East/Okanagan Falls) (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

3.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 07:19:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Area D (Skaha East/Okanagan Falls)

Source

usgs

Coordinates

49.38783, -119.56267

Temperature

-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.9 km

3.9 km — close to 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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