Canada

Canada – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
150
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 00:42:44
Strongest
M7.2
Southeastern Alaska
Year rank
#9
150 quakes in 2026 · out of 9 countries
Averages
M3.31 · 6 km
Avg this month: M2.96

About earthquakes in this country – Canada

The latest recorded earthquake in Canada was on 2026-01-15 at 00:42 UTC in Yukon with magnitude M2.3.

In the current month, 150 earthquakes were recorded in Canada with an average magnitude of 2.96.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Yukon (48), followed by British Columbia (4).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Canada reached magnitude M7.2 on 2025-12-06.

In 2026, 43% of events were M≥3 and 6% were M≥5.

Strongest – Canada

Open event
M7.2 Southeastern Alaska
UTC: 2025-12-06 20:41:50 UTC

Map – Canada

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Canada.

Last 30 earthquakes – Canada

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M2.3
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-15 00:42:44 UTC
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M0.9
British Columbia · Langford
2026-01-14 23:18:37 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 18:28:43 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 18:28:43 UTC
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M3.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 15:39:45 UTC
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M3.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 15:39:44 UTC
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M2.0
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 09:06:46 UTC
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M2.0
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 08:20:45 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 02:03:22 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 02:03:22 UTC
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M3.2
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 01:06:43 UTC
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M3.0
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 01:06:42 UTC
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M2.0
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-13 00:18:05 UTC
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M2.5
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-12 18:03:43 UTC
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M2.5
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-12 18:03:43 UTC
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M1.3
Québec · Lac-Pythonga
2026-01-12 14:00:20 UTC
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M0.7
Québec · Saint-Irénée
2026-01-12 13:02:31 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-12 01:20:02 UTC
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M2.6
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-12 01:20:02 UTC
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M2.8
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-11 20:12:00 UTC
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M2.8
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-11 20:11:59 UTC
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M3.4
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-11 08:13:48 UTC
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M3.4
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-11 08:13:47 UTC
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M2.9
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-10 12:12:22 UTC
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M2.9
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-10 12:12:22 UTC
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M3.4
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-10 04:32:08 UTC
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M3.4
Yukon · Yukon
2026-01-10 04:32:08 UTC
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M2.1
British Columbia · Area B (Finlay Valley/Beatton Valley)
2026-01-10 00:23:59 UTC
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M2.2
British Columbia · Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)
2026-01-09 22:26:27 UTC
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M2.2
British Columbia · Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)
2026-01-09 22:26:26 UTC
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FAQ – Canada

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Canada?
The newest entry in our database for Canada is dated 2026-01-15 00:42:44 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Canada?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Canada reached magnitude M7.2.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Canada (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Canada to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Canada

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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