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Earthquakes in Canada
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Canada; the largest was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada on 17 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 2
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Canada in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2ml | 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3.2ml | 80 km SW of Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Canada.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Canada?
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Canada, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Canada?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada on 17 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Canada since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.0 earthquake on 22 Aug 1949 (The 1949 Haida Gwaii, Canada Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Canada?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Earthquakes Canada (https://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.