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M3.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 70 km SE of Abbotsford, BC, felt/70 km SE de Abbotsford, BC, ressenti (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 16:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 70 km SE of Abbotsford, BC, felt/70 km SE de Abbotsford, BC, ressenti (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 16:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 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.

United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 16:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
48.53590, -121.78840
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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