Latest earthquakes near British Columbia, Canada today

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List of latest earthquakes near British Columbia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 7, 2023 14:05
(Vancouver)
M 2.4 186 km SSE
from Vancouver
Dec 5, 2023 10:24
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 98 km SE
from Victoria
Dec 4, 2023 14:07
(Vancouver)
M 3.2 72 km S
from Kelowna
Dec 4, 2023 09:30
(Vancouver)
M 2.4 122 km S
from Victoria
Dec 3, 2023 14:15
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 92 km SW
from Kelowna
Dec 3, 2023 00:00
(Dawson Creek)
M 3.0 126 km NW
from Fort St. John
Dec 2, 2023 04:30
(Dawson Creek)
M 2.6 56 km NW
from Fort St. John
Dec 1, 2023 23:14
(Dawson Creek)
M 2.5 90 km NW
from Fort St. John
Nov 29, 2023 18:53
(Vancouver)
M 2.4 156 km W
from Vancouver
Nov 27, 2023 12:55
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 103 km SSE
from Victoria
Nov 26, 2023 19:11
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 280 km E
from Prince George
Nov 26, 2023 14:16
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 194 km N
from Prince George
Nov 25, 2023 01:35
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 137 km SSW
from Victoria
Nov 24, 2023 14:19
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 95 km SW
from Kelowna
Nov 24, 2023 14:08
(Vancouver)
M 3.0 293 km W
from Vernon Lake
Nov 24, 2023 00:16
(Vancouver)
M 3.1 283 km S
from Victoria
Nov 21, 2023 08:22
(Vancouver)
M 3.5 270 km W
from Vernon Lake
Nov 19, 2023 15:09
(Vancouver)
M 3.1 114 km WNW
from Okanagan
Nov 19, 2023 08:00
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 68 km S
from Kelowna
Nov 18, 2023 22:26
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 278 km ENE
from Prince George
Nov 18, 2023 14:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 168 km NE
from Prince George
Nov 18, 2023 14:17
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 95 km SW
from Kelowna
Nov 17, 2023 21:30
(Vancouver)
M 2.8 280 km E
from Prince George
Nov 17, 2023 11:12
(Vancouver)
M 2.9 213 km NNW
from Vancouver
Nov 16, 2023 16:47
(Vancouver)
M 3.1 78 km ESE
from Victoria

Map of Latest Earthquakes near British Columbia

Recent British Columbia Earthquake News

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

British Columbia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
24 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Dec 7, 2023 14:05

Average

A total of 246 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 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near British Columbia roughly every 14 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near British Columbia in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of British Columbia that year. The strongest had a 6 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. 4 216 87.8%
Mag. 5 25 10.16%
Mag. 6 5 2.03%
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 6.5
On Apr 23, 2014 20:10.
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 Apr 23, 2014 20:10 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) west-southwest of Vernon Lake, at a depth of 10 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-southwest of Vancouver. It is the strongest earthquake near British Columbia in the past 123 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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List of strongest earthquakes near British Columbia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 23, 2014 20:10
(Vancouver)
M 6.5 107 km WSW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 24, 2019 19:36
(Vancouver)
M 6.3 264 km WNW
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
Apr 13, 2023 08:54
(Vancouver)
M 6.0 251 km WSW
from Vernon Lake
Sep 24, 2015 06:48
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 285 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Dec 23, 2019 11:13
(Vancouver)
M 5.7 253 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Mar 18, 2016 15:46
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 253 km W
from Vernon Lake
Sep 17, 2023 04:28
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 293 km WNW
from Vernon Lake
Apr 22, 2019 14:44
(Vancouver)
M 5.5 273 km W
from Vernon Lake

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near British Columbia

Earthquakes by city in British Columbia

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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 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near British Columbia on the afternoon of December 7, 2023 at 14:05 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-southeast of Vancouver at a depth of 7km 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, 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from British Columbia. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.