Latest earthquakes near Kelowna, British Columbia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kelowna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
2 days ago
(Mar 24 16:28 Vancouver)
M 2.0 96 km SW
from Kelowna
5 days ago
(Mar 22 00:17 Vancouver)
M 2.7 237 km SW
from Kelowna
6 days ago
(Mar 20 10:29 Vancouver)
M 2.1 90 km SW
from Kelowna
8 days ago
(Mar 18 18:39 Vancouver)
M 2.1 260 km SSW
from Kelowna
12 days ago
(Mar 14 14:17 Vancouver)
M 2.1 93 km SW
from Kelowna
12 days ago
(Mar 14 10:29 Vancouver)
M 2.1 91 km SW
from Kelowna
15 days ago
(Mar 11 15:22 Vancouver)
M 2.2 98 km SW
from Kelowna
17 days ago
(Mar 9 12:10 Vancouver)
M 2.0 288 km SW
from Kelowna
23 days ago
(Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver)
M 4.5 279 km WSW
from Kelowna
26 days ago
(Feb 28 17:12 Vancouver)
M 2.5 296 km W
from Kelowna
27 days ago
(Feb 27 16:18 Vancouver)
M 3.1 272 km ENE
from Kelowna
33 days ago
(Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver)
M 4.8 292 km W
from Kelowna
37 days ago
(Feb 17 10:25 Vancouver)
M 2.2 97 km SW
from Kelowna
42 days ago
(Feb 12 22:18 Vancouver)
M 2.5 300 km SE
from Kelowna
45 days ago
(Feb 9 14:49 Vancouver)
M 2.0 84 km SW
from Kelowna
54 days ago
(Jan 31 10:15 Vancouver)
M 2.1 96 km SW
from Kelowna
56 days ago
(Jan 29 14:18 Vancouver)
M 2.1 257 km SE
from Kelowna
58 days ago
(Jan 27 14:19 Vancouver)
M 2.0 107 km SW
from Kelowna
59 days ago
(Jan 26 13:03 Vancouver)
M 2.3 286 km SW
from Kelowna
64 days ago
(Jan 22 00:41 Vancouver)
M 3.2 144 km N
from Kelowna
66 days ago
(Jan 19 14:28 Vancouver)
M 2.1 97 km SW
from Kelowna
78 days ago
(Jan 7 14:10 Vancouver)
M 2.1 98 km SW
from Kelowna
79 days ago
(Jan 6 22:33 Vancouver)
M 2.1 281 km WSW
from Kelowna
80 days ago
(Jan 5 22:47 Vancouver)
M 2.0 265 km SW
from Kelowna
85 days ago
(Dec 31 16:25 Vancouver)
M 2.0 90 km S
from Kelowna

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kelowna

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Recent Kelowna Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kelowna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kelowna and elsewhere.

Kelowna Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Mar 24, 2025 16:28

Average

A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kelowna, British Columbia in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kelowna with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kelowna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kelowna 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kelowna (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4 100.0%
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 Kelowna

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.8
On Feb 21, 2025 13:26.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6
On Jan 11, 1909 15:44.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kelowna occurred on Feb 21, 2025 13:26 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west of Kelowna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kelowna in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Jan 11, 1909 15:44, 252 kilometers (157 mi) west of Kelowna. It is the strongest earthquake near Kelowna 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 Kelowna, 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 Kelowna.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kelowna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
33 days ago
(Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver)
M 4.8 292 km W
from Kelowna
Jul 12, 2019 02:51
(Vancouver)
M 4.6 290 km SW
from Kelowna
23 days ago
(Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver)
M 4.5 279 km WSW
from Kelowna
Sep 1, 2015 09:42
(Vancouver)
M 4.2 178 km S
from Kelowna

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kelowna

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Nearest earthquakes from Kelowna

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kelowna, British Columbia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kelowna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 1, 2015 09:42
(Vancouver)
M 4.2 178 km S
from Kelowna
23 days ago
(Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver)
M 4.5 279 km WSW
from Kelowna
Jul 12, 2019 02:51
(Vancouver)
M 4.6 290 km SW
from Kelowna
33 days ago
(Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver)
M 4.8 292 km W
from Kelowna

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kelowna

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kelowna.

When was the last earthquake in Kelowna, British Columbia?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kelowna on the afternoon of March 24, 2025 at 16:28 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 96km southwest of Kelowna at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kelowna, British Columbia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kelowna, British Columbia?

A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kelowna on the afternoon of January 11, 1909 at 15:44 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 252km west-southwest of Kelowna at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kelowna since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Kelowna, British Columbia?

In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kelowna. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.