Peachland, BC – Residents across parts of the Okanagan Valley experienced light shaking early Friday after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck just southeast of Peachland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 7:19 a.m. UTC (11:19 p.m. Thursday local time) and was centered roughly 10 kilometers southeast of Peachland, at a depth of 3.8 kilometers.
According to USGS data, dozens of people submitted “Did You Feel It?” responses indicating Intensity IV shaking, which is classified as “light” but noticeable indoors. Several residents reported brief vibration, rattling windows, and a short rumbling sound. No injuries or structural damage have been reported.
The earthquake was reviewed and confirmed by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. While the Okanagan Valley is not considered one of Canada’s highest-risk seismic zones, minor earthquakes do occur each year—typically too small to be felt. Friday’s event was one of the more noticeable tremors in recent months.
Seismologists note that shallow quakes, such as this one, often produce more noticeable shaking despite moderate magnitude readings. At this time, officials have not issued any alerts or recommendations, and no aftershocks have been reported.
Residents who felt the quake are encouraged to submit a report to the USGS to help refine intensity mapping and community impact estimates.
