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.
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.
Sep 29, 2026 02:05PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck near Seattle in The United States.
Burnaby Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Burnaby, 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 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 | 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 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 126 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Burnaby on the evening of October 16, 2026 at 20:37 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 173km southwest of Burnaby at a depth of 41km 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, 13 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 281 days.
