Canada’s west coast and the St. Lawrence valley are its most active regions; British Columbia sits on the Cascadia subduction zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Canada - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Canada, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Canada - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Canada
Show the full list of 7 recent earthquakes
- 4.5VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 01:29:04 · 10 km deep
- 5.6208 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 06:41:30 · 10 km deep
- 4.0209 km W of Port McNeill, Canada1 week ago · 14/07/2026, 10:58:09 · 10 km deep
- 4.2ALBERTA, CANADA2 weeks ago · 10/07/2026, 00:30:35 · 5 km deep
- 2.7ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY REG., CANADA3 weeks ago · 03/07/2026, 15:12:20 · 16 km deep
- 2.6SOUTHERN ONTARIO, CANADA3 weeks ago · 01/07/2026, 04:41:03 · 10 km deep
- 2.3VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION3 weeks ago · 28/06/2026, 01:11:48 · 40 km deep
Did people in Canada feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Canada in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Canada: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Canada today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Canada in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Canada yesterday?
1 earthquake was recorded in or near Canada in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Canada this week (last 7 days)?
2 earthquakes have been 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?
7 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Canada in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.6.
Are there earthquakes in Canada?
Yes. Canada is seismically active - 7 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 4.5 event near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Canada?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Canada feed was magnitude 5.6, located near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION.
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.
How many earthquakes does Canada get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Canada's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 7 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Canada’s west coast and the St. Lawrence valley are its most active regions; British Columbia sits on the Cascadia subduction zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Canada?
Major undersea earthquakes near Canada can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/canada for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Canada.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Canada?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Canada, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Canada?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Canada: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Canada?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Canada on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Canada recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Canada was magnitude 5.6 near VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Canada
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.