Canada Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Canada, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Canada (0)
Canada has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Canada has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Canada (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.5 | 271 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | Sep 15, 2024 |
| M6.4 | 209 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | Jul 11, 2024 |
| M6.0 | 237 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | Apr 13, 2023 |
| M5.7 | 233 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | Jul 4, 2024 |
| M5.6 | 215 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | Aug 1, 2026 |
| M5.6 | 214 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | Jul 20, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Canada have earthquakes?
- Canada recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 3.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Canada?
- The largest earthquake in Canada in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.5 near 271 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada.
- When was the last major earthquake in Canada?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Canada was a magnitude 5.6 near 215 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Canada
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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