Latest earthquakes near Surrey, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Surrey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Surrey, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Surrey Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Surrey. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Surrey and elsewhere.
Sep 26, 2024 04:05AM
On Thursday Night an M4.0 Earthquake struck in the Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia near Bellingham (The United States).
Surrey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Surrey, 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 Surrey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Surrey 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 | 13 | 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 Surrey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Surrey occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) west of Surrey, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Surrey in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 175 kilometers (109 mi) west of Surrey. It is the strongest earthquake near Surrey 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 Surrey, 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 Surrey.
Nearest earthquakes from Surrey
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Surrey, 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 Surrey.
When was the last earthquake in Surrey, British Columbia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Surrey on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 16:09 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south of Surrey at a depth of 51km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Surrey, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Surrey, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Surrey on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 175km west-northwest of Surrey at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Surrey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Surrey, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Surrey. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
