Geotechnical Engineering Canada

Recent earthquakes in Canada

Seismic events in Canada over the recent period, with data from the USGS catalogue and the national authority Earthquakes Canada (NRCan). Magnitude, depth, epicentre and geotechnical context for each event.

30
Earthquakes
M 6.0
Max magnitude
4
Events M≥5
13 May
Latest

Epicentre map

Strongest earthquakes

M 616 Jan 2026 · 03:25 UTC

off the coast of Oregon

Depth 10 km
M 5.701 Jan 2026 · 06:46 UTC

N of Yakutat

Depth 5 km
M 5.301 Jan 2026 · 06:54 UTC

NNW of Yakutat

Depth 5 km

Recent events

M 4.113 May 2026 · 10:43 UTC

WNW of Bandon

Depth 10 km
M 4.309 May 2026 · 15:05 UTC

SW of Smoky Lake

Depth 9 km
M 4.130 Apr 2026 · 01:05 UTC

N of Yakutat

Depth 5 km