Seismic Activity in Canada
Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 event near 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington.
Earthquakes in Canada
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M3.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Canada
Over the past 30 days, Canada has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 4 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 3 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 1,055 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 3.9 km to 17.6 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 4 of 4
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 days ago 2026-09-05 11:09:28 UTC | 3.7ml | 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington 46.247°, -122.644° | 17.6 km | 1,021 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 5, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Canada over the past 30 days. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-09-05 03:08:53 UTC | 2.9ml | 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon 44.330°, -124.886° | 10.0 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon on September 5, 2026 at 03:08 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-09-04 09:26:18 UTC | 2.5md | 81 km W of Neskowin, Oregon 45.233°, -125.000° | 3.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 4, 2026, Canada registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 81 km W of Neskowin, Oregon at 09:26 UTC. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 06:17:46 UTC | 2.9ml | 18 km ENE of Okanagan Falls, Canada 49.424°, -119.342° | 10.0 km | 30 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 18 km ENE of Okanagan Falls, Canada with origin time 06:17 UTC on August 19, 2026. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)67
Largest (30 Days)
M3.7
20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington
2 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.6
215 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
2026-08-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Canada
Western Canada lies along the Cascadia Subduction Zone and experiences regular earthquakes. Eastern Canada also has significant seismic zones.
Canada Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Canada has recorded 67 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Canada in 2026 was a magnitude 5.6 event near Port McNeill, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Canada?
In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Canada region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Canada?
The largest recent earthquake in the Canada area was a magnitude 3.7 event that occurred 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington.
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