Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canada
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M3.4 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Canada (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3d2284d3726050943a3b1276ff53dd35d224405d
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 17:01:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Canada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.68430,
-133.37300
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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