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M3.2 earthquake 30 km ESE of Nelson, Canada

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 30 km ESE of Nelson, Canada at May 16, 2026, 20:36 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. The epicentre was 82 km (51 mi) W of Cranbrook. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude3.2 ml
TimeMay 16, 2026, 20:36 UTC
Depth14.8 km
Coordinates49.407, -116.892
Felt reports1
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
3.644 km ENE of Nelson, Canada27 km / 16 midepth 14 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.