Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Canada
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M3.9 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Canada (Canada) on October 5, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
ID
ac5e58ba4c9c3a6d22f4089f02646bb028566243
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 17:30:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Canada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.36210,
-130.38590
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Stats (last 24h)
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553
Country (24h)
Canada
3
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