Latest earthquakes near Vernon Lake, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vernon Lake, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vernon Lake? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vernon Lake, it will show up within minutes.
Vernon Lake Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vernon Lake, British Columbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Vernon Lake roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vernon Lake in 2018. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vernon Lake that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vernon Lake in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vernon Lake 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 | 158 | 83.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 12.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vernon Lake
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vernon Lake occurred on Oct 21, 2018 23:16 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) west-southwest of Vernon Lake, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vernon Lake in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 100 kilometers (62 mi) west-southwest of Vernon Lake. It is the strongest earthquake near Vernon Lake 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 Vernon Lake, 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 Vernon Lake.
Nearest earthquakes from Vernon Lake
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vernon Lake, 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 Vernon Lake.
When was the last earthquake in Vernon Lake, British Columbia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vernon Lake on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 20:03 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 220km southwest of Vernon Lake at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vernon Lake, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vernon Lake, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vernon Lake on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 100km east-southeast of Vernon Lake at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vernon Lake since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vernon Lake, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vernon Lake. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
