Three earthquakes strike off B.C. coast: No tsunami threat issued
No damage or injuries reported after multiple earthquakes hit off B.C.'s coast Sunday and Monday
Between Sunday night and early Monday morning, three earthquakes occurred off the coast of British Columbia.
The largest of the quakes measured magnitude 5.4 and was located west-southwest of Port Hardy. The two other quakes had magnitudes of 4.9 and 5.2.
According to the National Weather Service, there is no tsunami threat stemming from these seismic events. Additionally, there are no reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure in the affected region.
Such seismic activity is not uncommon off the coast of B.C., where tectonic plates interact along the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
This event marks the most significant earthquake activity in the area since August 1, 2026.
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B.C. is prone to earthquakes, a reminder to be prepared
While these recent earthquakes caused no damage and did not trigger a tsunami threat, they emphasize the importance of emergency preparedness for British Columbians.
The Pacific Coast is the most earthquake-prone region of Canada, and seismologists with the Geological Survey of Canada record and locate more than 1,000 earthquakes in Western Canada each year.
While technological advances make it easier to detect the size or location of a potential earthquake, it's still unclear when the next big one will arrive.
How to prepare ahead of time?
Keeping an earthquake kit at home and a grab-and-go bag ready ensures preparedness. A home earthquake kit should include enough food and water to last 1-2 weeks.
A grab-and-go bag is something smaller that shouldn't be too heavy. It should include items such as protein bars, water, batteries, a hand crank flashlight, a small first aid kit, and cash.
Additionally, households should develop a plan ahead of time that includes a post-quake meeting point, officials advise.
More information on how to prepare for an earthquake is available on the Prepared B.C. website.