Latest earthquakes near Canada today

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List of latest earthquakes near Canada.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 9, 2024 14:44
(Whitehorse)
M 3.4 277 km WNW
from Whitehorse
Oct 9, 2024 13:32
(Whitehorse)
M 2.0 249 km SW
from Whitehorse
Oct 9, 2024 13:19
(Whitehorse)
M 3.5 249 km SW
from Whitehorse
Oct 9, 2024 12:28
(Whitehorse)
M 2.3 297 km WSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 8, 2024 23:08
(Whitehorse)
M 3.2 244 km SW
from Whitehorse
Oct 8, 2024 16:47
(Vancouver)
M 2.5 245 km N
from Vernon Lake
Oct 8, 2024 06:59
(Vancouver)
M 4.0 143 km N
from Vernon Lake
Oct 8, 2024 02:04
(Vancouver)
M 3.6 254 km W
from Vernon Lake
Oct 6, 2024 08:21
(Edmonton)
M 4.1 95 km SSE
from Grande Prairie
Oct 6, 2024 07:06
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 297 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 4, 2024 15:40
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 147 km SE
from Victoria
Oct 4, 2024 05:09
(Dawson Creek)
M 4.2 63 km W
from Fort St. John
Oct 4, 2024 02:08
(Vancouver)
M 3.7 28 km SW
from Vancouver
Oct 3, 2024 17:29
(Vancouver)
M 3.1 131 km SW
from Vernon Lake
Oct 3, 2024 14:56
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 279 km SSE
from Vancouver
Oct 2, 2024 15:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 288 km SSW
from Victoria
Oct 2, 2024 13:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 47 km SW
from Vernon Lake
Oct 2, 2024 12:22
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 294 km SE
from Surrey
Oct 2, 2024 08:35
(Vancouver)
M 4.1 190 km WSW
from Vernon Lake
Oct 2, 2024 07:39
(Toronto)
M 2.6 68 km NNW
from Montréal
Oct 1, 2024 17:40
(Vancouver)
M 2.9 116 km NNW
from Vancouver
Oct 1, 2024 11:00
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 24 km NNE
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 10:49
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 111 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 06:41
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 111 km SSE
from Victoria
Sep 30, 2024 08:15
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 296 km SE
from Okanagan

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Recent Canada Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Canada. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Canada and elsewhere.

Canada Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
34 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Oct 9, 2024 14:44

Average

A total of 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Canada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Canada roughly every 10 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Canada in 2024. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Canada that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Canada with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Canada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Canada during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Canada (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 304 87.11%
Mag. 5 39 11.17%
Mag. 6 6 1.72%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Canada

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Dec 24, 2019 19:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jul 9, 1958 21:15.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Canada occurred on Dec 24, 2019 19:36 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) west-northwest of Vernon Lake, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Canada in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1958 21:15, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Whitehorse. It is the strongest earthquake near Canada in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Canada in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Canada.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Canada.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 24, 2019 19:36
(Vancouver)
M 6.3 264 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
May 1, 2017 07:18
(Whitehorse)
M 6.3 134 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 05:31
(Whitehorse)
M 6.2 135 km SW
from Whitehorse
Apr 13, 2023 08:54
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 251 km WSW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 11:49
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 262 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 12:56
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 247 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 11:13
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 253 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Jul 4, 2024 09:15
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 245 km SW
from Vernon Lake
May 1, 2017 07:21
(Whitehorse)
M 5.7 138 km SW
from Whitehorse
Sep 24, 2015 06:48
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 285 km WNW
from Vernon Lake

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Earthquakes by region of Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Canada.

When was the last earthquake in Canada?

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Canada on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 14:44 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-northwest of Whitehorse at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Canada in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Canada?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Canada on the evening of July 9, 1958 at 21:15 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southwest of Whitehorse at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Alaska. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Canada since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Canada?

In the past 10 years, 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Canada. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.