| Date and Time | Magnitude | Depth | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6.4 | 10 km | 209.2 km from Tofino | Sooke, British Columbia, Canada |
| Today | 5.4 | 10 km | 187.2 km from Tofino | Tofino, British Columbia, Canada |
| Yesterday | 2.1 | 20 km | 15.2 km from Sooke | Sooke, British Columbia, Canada |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 1.7 | 5 km | 11.2 km from Peaceful Valley | Peaceful Valley, Washington, United States |
| Jul 08, 2024 | 2.0 | 17 km | 17.2 km from Rivière-du-Loup | Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada |
| Jul 06, 2024 | 2.0 | 0 km | 14.2 km from Princeton | Princeton, British Columbia, Canada |
| Jul 06, 2024 | 2.3 | 10 km | 24.2 km from Coquitlam | Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada |
Canada has experienced a series of earthquakes in recent days, with the largest one being a 6.4 magnitude quake near Tofino, British Columbia. This article provides an overview of earthquake activity in Canada, including the latest updates and statistics.
Recent Earthquakes Near Canada
Canada has had the following earthquake activity in the past few days:
- 2 earthquakes in the past 24 hours
- 7 earthquakes in the past 7 days
- 28 earthquakes in the past 30 days
- 306 earthquakes in the past 365 days
The largest earthquake in Canada in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 6.4 and occurred near Tofino, British Columbia.
Today’s Earthquakes in Canada
Today, Canada has experienced two significant earthquakes:
- 6.4 magnitude earthquake near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
- 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
These earthquakes occurred at a depth of 10 km and were located 209.2 km and 187.2 km from Tofino, respectively.
Yesterday’s Earthquakes in Canada
Yesterday, Canada experienced a 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Sooke, British Columbia. The quake occurred at a depth of 20 km and was located 15.2 km from Sooke.
Recent Earthquakes Near British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia, Canada has had significant earthquake activity in the past 7 days, including:
- 1 earthquake in the past 24 hours
- 6 earthquakes in the past 7 days
- 28 earthquakes in the past 30 days
- 306 earthquakes in the past 365 days
The largest earthquake in British Columbia, Canada in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 6.4 and occurred near Tofino.
Canada’s Earthquake History
Canada has relatively few earthquakes compared to other countries. However, based on data from the past 14 years and the earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 4,300 quakes on average per year in Canada. Canada has had at least 7 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 15 to 20 years.
On average, Canada has about 441 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year (Mag 4+: 56 quakes per year, Mag 5+: 6.5 quakes per year).
Conclusion
Canada has experienced significant earthquake activity in recent days, with the largest earthquake being a 6.4 magnitude quake near Tofino, British Columbia. While Canada has relatively few earthquakes compared to other countries, larger earthquakes can still occur infrequently. It is essential to stay informed about earthquake activity and have a plan in place in case of an emergency.
