M3.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Suspected mining event, 16 km WSW of Kamloops, BC/Événement minier soupconné, 16 km OSO de Kamloops, BC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 16:54:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Suspected mining event, 16 km WSW of Kamloops, BC/Événement minier soupconné, 16 km OSO de Kamloops, BC (Canada) on October 15, 2025 at 16:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 16:54:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

50.64610, -120.55570

Temperature

6.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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.

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