M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 15:14:48 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 15:14:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.47150, -127.11870

Temperature

-3.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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