Latest earthquakes near Coquitlam, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Coquitlam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Coquitlam, it will show up within minutes.
Coquitlam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coquitlam, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Coquitlam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coquitlam occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Coquitlam, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coquitlam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 170 kilometers (106 mi) west of Coquitlam. It is the strongest earthquake near Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam, 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 Coquitlam.
Nearest earthquakes from Coquitlam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Coquitlam, 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 Coquitlam.
When was the last earthquake in Coquitlam, British Columbia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquitlam on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 15:02 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 166km east of Coquitlam at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coquitlam, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coquitlam, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquitlam on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west-northwest of Coquitlam at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coquitlam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coquitlam, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coquitlam. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
