Latest earthquakes near Okanagan, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okanagan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okanagan, it will show up within minutes.
Okanagan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okanagan, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Okanagan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Okanagan 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 Okanagan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okanagan occurred on Sep 17, 2026 05:31 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-east of Okanagan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okanagan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Jan 11, 1909 15:44, 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-east of Okanagan. It is the strongest earthquake near Okanagan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Okanagan, 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 Okanagan.
Nearest earthquakes from Okanagan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Okanagan, 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 Okanagan.
When was the last earthquake in Okanagan, British Columbia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Okanagan on the afternoon of September 24, 2026 at 16:26 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 138km southwest of Okanagan at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okanagan, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okanagan, British Columbia?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Okanagan on the afternoon of January 11, 1909 at 15:44 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west-southwest of Okanagan at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okanagan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okanagan, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okanagan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
