Earthquake Shakes Okanagan on Thursday

M3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Central Okanagan Late Thursday

November 28 2025 - A small but noticeable earthquake was recorded late Friday evening east of Peachland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The magnitude 3.4 quake struck at 07:19:48 UTC (just after 11:19 p.m. Thursday local time) at coordinates 49.711°N, 119.638°W, roughly 10 km southeast of Peachland.

The strongest shaking centered around Peachland

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 3.8 km, which typically increases the likelihood of it being felt at the surface.

The USGS lists the event as REVIEWED and originating from the USGS National Earthquake Information Center.

Community Intensity

A total of 442 “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted, with a maximum reported intensity of Level V (Moderate) on the Community Internet Intensity Map.

The intensity map shows:

• The strongest shaking centered around Peachland

• Light shaking extending north toward Kelowna

• Minor or no shaking reported farther north near Vernon and south toward Penticton

Intensity Level V typically corresponds to noticeable indoor shaking, rattling of windows, and slight movement of small objects, but no reported damage.

Regional Context

The event appears within typical background seismicity for the Okanagan region, which experiences occasional small earthquakes but few larger events.

Key Facts

• Magnitude: 3.4

• Depth: 3.8 km

• Location: 10 km SE of Peachland

• Time: Nov 28, 2025, 07:19:48 UTC

• Citizen reports: 442

• Max intensity: Level V (Moderate shaking)

Earthquake Shakes Okanagan on Thursday