Canada’s west coast and the St. Lawrence valley are its most active regions; British Columbia sits on the Cascadia subduction zone. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Canada, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Canada
- 2.0BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA6 days ago · 02/06/2026, 17:24:47 · -0 km deep
- 3.0VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION1 week ago · 28/05/2026, 11:28:07 · 10 km deep
- 4.2NORTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA2 weeks ago · 21/05/2026, 20:29:40 · 5 km deep
- 3.2BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 20:36:48 · 17 km deep
- 2.1BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA3 weeks ago · 14/05/2026, 21:11:14 · -0 km deep
- 4.0HECATE STRAIT REGION, CANADA3 weeks ago · 12/05/2026, 20:35:23 · 10 km deep
Earthquakes in Canada: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Canada in the last 7 days?
There have been 1 earthquakes recorded in or near Canada in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Canada in the last 30 days?
6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Canada in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.2.
Are there earthquakes in Canada?
Yes. Canada is seismically active - 6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Canada in the last 30 days. Canada’s west coast and the St. Lawrence valley are its most active regions; British Columbia sits on the Cascadia subduction zone.
What was the most recent earthquake in Canada?
The most recent earthquake in Canada was a magnitude 2.0 event near BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA at a depth of -0 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Canada?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Canada feed was magnitude 4.2, located near NORTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA.
Is Canada in an earthquake zone?
Canada’s west coast and the St. Lawrence valley are its most active regions; British Columbia sits on the Cascadia subduction zone.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.