Earthquake Felt in Vancouver

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Friday, February 21st, 2025 — 1:51pm PST

224shares

Did Vancouver just have an earthquake? Yes! USGS, Earthquakes Canada, and Emergency BC have confirmed a M5.1 earthquake up the coast near Sechelt (earlier reports cited 4.7 or 4.8).

The National Tsunami Warning Center has verified there is no Tsunami threat to BC. Drop, cover and hold if you feel shaking. Only call 9-1-1 if a life is at stake.

Earthquake Felt in Vancouver
Epicentre Up the Coast

In Downtown Vancouver, where I am in the West End, I thought a big truck was turning into the alleyway but it was taking a really long time, but my desk shook a little too hard for it to be that. I remember an earthquake in 2002, when I was working in Mount Pleasant. It was a similar rolling rumble with that shake.

Emergency BC Earthquake Map — Emergency BC

Officials are monitoring and more information is coming.

Resources

Natural Resources Canada
Emergency Info BC’s Report of the Earthquake
Download PreparedBC’s Earthquake Guide
National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC)
App: Alertable
BC Shakeout resources

There are no reports of damage at this time. Remember to Drop, Cover and Hold On if you feel the ground start to shake or receive an Earthquake Early Warning alert.

Recommended Actions

Stay calm and protect yourself

Stay calm. If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on.
Wait for the shaking to stop, then count to 60 before getting up
Put on protective shoes and clothing

Check for damage and hazards

Move carefully and check for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you
If you smell gas or rotten eggs, leave the building immediately. Call 9-1-1 or your gas company’s emergency phone number