Latest earthquakes near Fort St. John, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fort St. John? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fort St. John, it will show up within minutes.
Fort St. John Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fort St. John, British Columbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fort St. John in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fort St. John that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fort St. John in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fort St. John 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 | 42 | 97.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.33% |
| 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 Fort St. John
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fort St. John occurred on Nov 29, 2022 17:55 local time (America/Dawson_Creek timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Fort St. John, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fort St. John in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fort St. John, 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 Fort St. John.
Nearest earthquakes from Fort St. John
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fort St. John, 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 Fort St. John.
When was the last earthquake in Fort St. John, British Columbia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Fort St. John on the afternoon of April 23, 2024 at 16:21 local time (America/Dawson_Creek). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southeast of Fort St. John at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fort St. John, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fort St. John, British Columbia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Fort St. John on the afternoon of November 29, 2022 at 17:55 local time (America/Dawson_Creek). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east of Fort St. John at a depth of 4km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fort St. John since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fort St. John, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fort St. John. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 85 days.
