Latest earthquakes near British Columbia, Canada today

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List of latest earthquakes near British Columbia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 95 km SW
from Kelowna
Jun 21, 2025 10:14
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 94 km SW
from Kelowna
Jun 19, 2025 20:45
(Vancouver)
M 3.3 282 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 19, 2025 02:53
(Vancouver)
M 3.1 243 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 19, 2025 02:03
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 282 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 19, 2025 01:44
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 280 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 18, 2025 23:19
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 70 km E
from Victoria
Jun 18, 2025 22:13
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 70 km E
from Victoria
Jun 18, 2025 18:23
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 233 km SSE
from Victoria
Jun 18, 2025 06:34
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 79 km SE
from Victoria
Jun 16, 2025 14:32
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 226 km SSE
from Victoria
Jun 16, 2025 09:03
(Vancouver)
M 4.0 282 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 15, 2025 13:24
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 263 km SSE
from Victoria
Jun 14, 2025 10:19
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 93 km SW
from Kelowna
Jun 13, 2025 11:46
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 155 km SE
from Vancouver
Jun 12, 2025 14:20
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 94 km SW
from Kelowna
Jun 12, 2025 00:58
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 233 km SSE
from Victoria
Jun 11, 2025 11:28
(Dawson Creek)
M 4.5 79 km NW
from Fort St. John
Jun 11, 2025 09:31
(Vancouver)
M 3.2 134 km SW
from Vernon Lake
Jun 10, 2025 04:24
(Vancouver)
M 2.5 107 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 9, 2025 03:43
(Vancouver)
M 3.0 176 km W
from Vernon Lake
Jun 8, 2025 23:17
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 169 km WSW
from Vancouver
Jun 6, 2025 16:21
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 266 km SE
from Vancouver
Jun 3, 2025 14:19
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 93 km SW
from Kelowna
Jun 3, 2025 02:53
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 248 km WSW
from Terrace

Map of Latest Earthquakes near British Columbia

British Columbia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
27 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Jun 21, 2025 15:16

Average

A total of 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of British Columbia, Canada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near British Columbia roughly every 13 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near British Columbia in 2024. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of British Columbia that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of British Columbia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near British Columbia 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 British Columbia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 247 88.53%
Mag. 5 28 10.04%
Mag. 6 4 1.43%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near British Columbia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Dec 24, 2019 19:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Jun 23, 1946 10:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near British Columbia 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 British Columbia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 149 kilometers (93 mi) west-northwest of Vancouver. It is the strongest earthquake near British Columbia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near British Columbia, 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 British Columbia.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near British Columbia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 24, 2019 19:36
(Vancouver)
M 6.3 264 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Apr 13, 2023 08:54
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 251 km WSW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 12:56
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 247 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 11:49
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 262 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Jul 4, 2024 09:15
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 245 km SW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 11:13
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 253 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Sep 24, 2015 06:48
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 285 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Apr 22, 2019 14:44
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 273 km W
from Vernon Lake
Sep 17, 2023 04:28
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 293 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Mar 18, 2016 15:46
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 253 km W
from Vernon Lake

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near British Columbia

Earthquakes by city in British Columbia

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in British Columbia, Canada.

Use this regional British Columbia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nanaimo, Kamloops, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, White Rock, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West End, West Vancouver, Vernon, Langford, Penticton, Campbell River, Mission, North Cowichan, West Kelowna, Port Moody, Walnut Grove, Courtenay and Langley.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in British Columbia, Canada?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near British Columbia on the afternoon of June 21, 2025 at 15:16 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 95km southwest of Kelowna at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near British Columbia, Canada in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near British Columbia, Canada?

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near British Columbia on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west-northwest of Vancouver at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near British Columbia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near British Columbia, Canada?

In the past 10 years, 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from British Columbia. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.