4.6
EarthquakeStrong
M4.6 earthquake - 205 km W of Tofino, Canada
2869 d ago · 9 Dec 2018, 17:48 UTC 205 km W of Tofino, Canada
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 205 km W of Tofino, Canada on 9 Dec 2018, 17:48 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Campbell River, about 276 km away in British Columbia, Canada.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC
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