Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
British Columbia
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M3.6 Earthquake near BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On November 24, 2025 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
7d273962352f7d9f0cbae4b676af738ffdbe20ef
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 15:14:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.47150,
-127.11870
Temperature
-3.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
- Bella Coola Airport36.6 kmStraight-line distance
Canada · QBC · CYBD
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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