Recent earthquakes in British Columbia
Earthquakes in and near British Columbia from the USGS. Updated every minute.
Earthquakes per day · last 30 days
M2.5+ · British ColumbiaBy region · 24 hours
What to do during an earthquake
Outdoors, move away from buildings, trees and power lines. In a car, pull over, stop and stay inside. After the shaking, check for gas leaks and injuries.
Earthquake questions
How many earthquakes has British Columbia had recently?
The USGS recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in British Columbia in the last 30 days. The largest was M4.7 130 km W of Tofino, BC on Nov 10.
When was the last earthquake in British Columbia?
The most recent was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 215 km WSW of Port McNeill, BC, 2 days ago.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
Quakes under about M2.5 are rarely felt. From M2.5 to M5 they are often felt but cause little damage. Damage becomes more likely from about M5.5, depending on depth and distance.
Why does Oklahoma have so many earthquakes?
The USGS links most of Oklahoma’s recent earthquakes to wastewater from oil and gas production being injected deep underground.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate the chance of a quake in an area over years, but not the day or hour.
How fast is this list updated?
Every minute, from the USGS real-time feed.