Latest earthquakes near Vancouver, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vancouver, Washington, The United States, 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.
Vancouver Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Vancouver, Washington 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 | 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 Vancouver
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vancouver occurred on Jul 12, 2019 02:51 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 157 miles (253 km) north of Vancouver, at a depth of 18 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Vancouver in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 104 miles (168 km) north 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, Washington 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, Washington. 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, Washington?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vancouver on the morning of May 15, 2024 at 08:30 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 147km east of Vancouver at a depth of -1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vancouver, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vancouver, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vancouver on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 168km north of Vancouver at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vancouver since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vancouver, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 11 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 332 days.
