Latest earthquakes near Richmond, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Richmond? If an earthquake is happening right now near Richmond, it will show up within minutes.
Richmond Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Richmond, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Richmond in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Richmond 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 | 11 | 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 Richmond
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Richmond occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) west of Richmond, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Richmond in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 151 kilometers (94 mi) west of Richmond. It is the strongest earthquake near Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond.
Nearest earthquakes from Richmond
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Richmond, 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 Richmond.
When was the last earthquake in Richmond, British Columbia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 15:02 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east of Richmond at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Richmond, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Richmond, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 151km west-northwest of Richmond at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Richmond since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Richmond, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Richmond. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
