M3.5 Depth: 4.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 31 km WSW of Penticton, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 11:38:06 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

4.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-19 11:38:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

49.40600, -120.00833

Temperature

5.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.4 km

4.4 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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