Canada earthquakes

M4.9 earthquake 52 km W of Tofino, Canada

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 52 km W of Tofino, Canada on Wed, Feb 24, 1982, 3:13 PM PST (23:13 UTC), 18 km (11 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.9 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1982-02-24 23:13:01 UTC
Depth
18.0 km (11.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
49.180° N, 126.630° W
Region
Canada
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001ju2. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:06 AM UTC.