A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia on July 21, 2026, approximately 200 kilometers west of Port Alice on Vancouver Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate reports of damage or tsunami warnings.
Earthquakes Canada reported that the event was felt lightly in some coastal communities, but no injuries or structural impacts have been confirmed. The region is part of the Cascadia subduction zone, where seismic activity is common.
Authorities reminded residents to review earthquake preparedness plans, as larger events remain a possibility in the seismically active area.
