Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 21.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canada
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M3.8 Earthquake near Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Canada (Canada) on October 7, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
f3f650364d068162fcf11b77fc52bf7b44070aff
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 17:27:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Canada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.05110,
-132.77630
Temperature
12.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 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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