Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- USGS
British Columbia
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M3.5 Earthquake near 31 km WSW of Penticton, Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On July 19, 2025 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 31 km WSW of Penticton, Canada (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
5b938d878243365716a6526e9e1b4dfd5a8f0d99
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-19 11:38:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.40600,
-120.00833
Temperature
5.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Penticton Airport30.1 kmStraight-line distance
Canada · YYF · CYYF
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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