Latest earthquakes near Delta, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Delta, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Delta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Delta, it will show up within minutes.
Delta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Delta, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Delta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Delta 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 Delta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Delta occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) west of Delta, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Delta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 168 kilometers (104 mi) west of Delta. It is the strongest earthquake near Delta 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 Delta, 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 Delta.
Nearest earthquakes from Delta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Delta, 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 Delta.
When was the last earthquake in Delta, British Columbia?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Delta on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 13:35 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-southeast of Delta at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Delta, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Delta, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Delta on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west-northwest of Delta at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Delta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Delta, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Delta. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
