Latest earthquakes near Kelowna, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kelowna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kelowna, it will show up within minutes.
Kelowna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kelowna, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
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.
Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Mag. 4 | 2 | 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kelowna occurred on Jul 12, 2019 02:51 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-west of Kelowna, at a depth of 29 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) south-west of Kelowna. It is the strongest earthquake near Kelowna 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 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.
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.
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 December 6, 2024 at 14:17 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 97km southwest of Kelowna at a depth of -1km 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, 2 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 1825 days.