Latest earthquakes near Burnaby, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Burnaby? If an earthquake is happening right now near Burnaby, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 13:32 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 197 km SSW from Burnaby |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 15:48 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 91 km SSW from Burnaby |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 16:28 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 177 km E from Burnaby |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 13:11 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 201 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 03:34 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 217 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 00:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.7 | 134 km SE from Burnaby |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 22:57 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 90 km WSW from Burnaby |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 22:20 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 197 km SSW from Burnaby |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 181 km E from Burnaby |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 13:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 204 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 18:39 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 273 km SE from Burnaby |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 23:10 Vancouver) |
M 3.2 | 213 km S from Burnaby |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 22:47 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 230 km S from Burnaby |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 14:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 177 km E from Burnaby |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 179 km E from Burnaby |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 15:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 177 km E from Burnaby |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 12:10 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 128 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 16:18 Vancouver) |
M 3.9 | 150 km S from Burnaby |
| 28 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 74 km S from Burnaby |
| 29 days ago (Mar 2 00:59 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 256 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 06:43 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 186 km S from Burnaby |
| 30 days ago (Feb 28 17:12 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 67 km NW from Burnaby |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 12:07 Vancouver) |
M 3.3 | 205 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 05:16 Vancouver) |
M 2.8 | 185 km S from Burnaby |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 23:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 220 km SSE from Burnaby |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Burnaby
Recent Burnaby Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Burnaby. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Burnaby and elsewhere.
Mar 3, 2025 05:02AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck near Bellingham in The United States.
Feb 21, 2025 01:26PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Vancouver in Canada on Friday Afternoon.
Burnaby Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Burnaby, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Burnaby in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Burnaby 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 | 12 | 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 Burnaby
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Burnaby occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) west of Burnaby, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Burnaby in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 159 kilometers (99 mi) west of Burnaby. It is the strongest earthquake near Burnaby 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 Burnaby, 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 Burnaby.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2022 19:50 (Vancouver) |
M 4.9 | 228 km W from Burnaby |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 64 km NW from Burnaby |
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 80 km SSW from Burnaby |
| Dec 17, 2023 15:23 (Vancouver) |
M 4.7 | 228 km NNW from Burnaby |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 170 km SSE from Burnaby |
| 28 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 74 km S from Burnaby |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 182 km WSW from Burnaby |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 137 km S from Burnaby |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 180 km SSW from Burnaby |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 199 km S from Burnaby |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Burnaby
Nearest earthquakes from Burnaby
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Burnaby, British Columbia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 64 km NW from Burnaby |
| 28 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 74 km S from Burnaby |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 79 km SSW from Burnaby |
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 80 km SSW from Burnaby |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 137 km S from Burnaby |
| Dec 24, 2023 07:14 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 161 km S from Burnaby |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 170 km SSE from Burnaby |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 180 km SSW from Burnaby |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 182 km WSW from Burnaby |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 199 km S from Burnaby |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Burnaby
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Burnaby.
When was the last earthquake in Burnaby, British Columbia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Burnaby on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 13:32 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southwest of Burnaby at a depth of -1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Burnaby, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Burnaby, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Burnaby on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 159km west-northwest of Burnaby at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Burnaby since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Burnaby, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burnaby. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
