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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 15:48 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 87 km S from Vancouver |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:28 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 189 km E from Vancouver |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 13:11 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 203 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:34 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 220 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 00:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.7 | 141 km SE from Vancouver |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 22:57 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 78 km WSW from Vancouver |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 22:20 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 191 km SSW from Vancouver |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 193 km E from Vancouver |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 207 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 18:39 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 281 km SE from Vancouver |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 23:10 Vancouver) |
M 3.2 | 213 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 22:47 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 228 km S from Vancouver |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 14:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 189 km E from Vancouver |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 191 km E from Vancouver |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 15:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 189 km E from Vancouver |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 12:10 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 130 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 16:18 Vancouver) |
M 3.9 | 147 km S from Vancouver |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 75 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 00:59 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 260 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 06:43 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 186 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 17:12 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 61 km NW from Vancouver |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 12:07 Vancouver) |
M 3.3 | 209 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:16 Vancouver) |
M 2.8 | 185 km S from Vancouver |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 23:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 221 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 21:48 Vancouver) |
M 2.4 | 208 km SSE from Vancouver |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Vancouver
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.
Mar 3, 2025 05:02AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck near Bellingham in The United States.
Feb 21, 2025 01:26PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Vancouver in Canada on Friday Afternoon.
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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2022 19:50 (Vancouver) |
M 4.9 | 216 km W from Vancouver |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 58 km NNW from Vancouver |
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 75 km S from Vancouver |
| Dec 17, 2023 15:23 (Vancouver) |
M 4.7 | 225 km NNW from Vancouver |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 173 km SSE from Vancouver |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 75 km SSE from Vancouver |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 170 km WSW from Vancouver |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 137 km SSE from Vancouver |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 175 km S from Vancouver |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 197 km S from Vancouver |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 58 km NNW from Vancouver |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 75 km SSE from Vancouver |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 75 km S from Vancouver |
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 75 km S from Vancouver |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 137 km SSE from Vancouver |
| Dec 24, 2023 07:14 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 160 km S from Vancouver |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 170 km WSW from Vancouver |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 173 km SSE from Vancouver |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 175 km S from Vancouver |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 197 km S from Vancouver |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Vancouver
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vancouver on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 15:48 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south of Vancouver at a depth of 46km under water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 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.
