Latest earthquakes near Vancouver, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vancouver? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vancouver, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Vancouver Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vancouver. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vancouver 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).
Vancouver Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vancouver, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vancouver in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vancouver 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 | 12 | 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 Vancouver
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vancouver occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) west of Vancouver, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vancouver in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 149 kilometers (93 mi) west of Vancouver. It is the strongest earthquake near Vancouver 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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver.
Nearest earthquakes from Vancouver
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vancouver, 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 Vancouver.
When was the last earthquake in Vancouver, British Columbia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vancouver on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 16:09 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 238km south-southeast of Vancouver at a depth of 51km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vancouver, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vancouver, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vancouver on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west-northwest of Vancouver at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vancouver since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vancouver, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vancouver. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
