5.4
EarthquakeStrong
M5.4 earthquake - 213 km WSW of Vernon, Canada
2868 d ago · 9 Dec 2018, 16:20 UTC 213 km WSW of Vernon, 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 5.4 earthquake struck 213 km WSW of Vernon, Canada on 9 Dec 2018, 16:20 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. 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 285 km away in British Columbia, Canada.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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