Latest earthquakes near Prince George, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prince George? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prince George, it will show up within minutes.
Prince George Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prince George, British Columbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Prince George in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Prince George 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 | 14 | 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 Prince George
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prince George occurred on Oct 24, 2024 14:13 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) east-northeast of Prince George, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prince George in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Prince George, 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 Prince George.
Nearest earthquakes from Prince George
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prince George, 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 Prince George.
When was the last earthquake in Prince George, British Columbia?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Prince George on the afternoon of November 9, 2024 at 12:06 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east-northeast of Prince George at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prince George, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prince George, British Columbia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Prince George on the afternoon of October 24, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-northeast of Prince George at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prince George since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prince George, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prince George. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
