Latest earthquakes near Abbotsford, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abbotsford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abbotsford, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Abbotsford Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Abbotsford. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Abbotsford and elsewhere.
Sep 26, 2024 04:05AM
On Thursday Night an M4.0 Earthquake struck in the Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia near Bellingham (The United States).
Abbotsford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abbotsford, British Columbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abbotsford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Abbotsford 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abbotsford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abbotsford occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west of Abbotsford, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abbotsford in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 215 kilometers (134 mi) west of Abbotsford. It is the strongest earthquake near Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford, British Columbia 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 Abbotsford.
Nearest earthquakes from Abbotsford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abbotsford, British Columbia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abbotsford.
When was the last earthquake in Abbotsford, British Columbia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbotsford on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 16:09 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south of Abbotsford at a depth of 51km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abbotsford, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abbotsford, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbotsford on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 215km west-northwest of Abbotsford at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abbotsford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abbotsford, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abbotsford. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
