Canada – British Columbia

This page summarizes earthquakes in British Columbia (Canada). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.2 earthquake near Area E (Moresby Island) on 2026-06-17 16:53:59 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About British Columbia

British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts, and grass…

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
3
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.82
Avg depth (last 30 days)
-1 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, British Columbia recorded 22 earthquakes within Canada. The average magnitude was M2.03. The strongest event reached M3.8.

Located on the North America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in British Columbia (last 30 days)