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M3.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Yellowhead County, Alberta (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 21:22:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Yellowhead County, Alberta (Canada) on April 28, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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.

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  • Wells Gray-Clearwater
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 950 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Canada
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    Distance: 430 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'238 m ·Last eruption: -5220 ·Canada

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