Earthquakes in Canada — November 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Canada during November 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
0 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 0 km.
The month's largest event in Canada was a magnitude 2.5 earthquake near Creston, Canada on 02 November 2026 at 01:32 UTC. A magnitude 2.5 earthquake radiates roughly 88 kg of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Canada monthly average of 22 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 32 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 1 range, 2 in the magnitude 2 range.
Activity peaked on 02 November, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M2.5 near Creston, Canada on 02 November at 2 km; M2.2 near Nelson, Canada on 02 November at -1 km; M1.4 near Abbotsford, Canada on 02 November at -1 km.
That is 86% below the 22 events Canada averages per month across the 24 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Canada, November 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | Creston, Canada | 2.0 | Canada | View details View | |
| 2.2 | Nelson, Canada | -1.3 | Canada | View details View | |
| 1.4 | Abbotsford, Canada | -0.7 | Canada | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Canada in November 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Canada during November 2026, of which 0 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Canada in November 2026?
A magnitude 2.5 event near Creston, Canada on 02 November 2026.
Other months in Canada
Magnitudes for November 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.