M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Tofino, British Columbia

Tofino, British Columbia —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island on Tuesday evening, November 10. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake at 7:45 PM Central Time, centered about 130 kilometers, or roughly 81 miles, west of Tofino in the Pacific Ocean. The quake struck about 10 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles, below the ocean floor.

Impacts:

Because the quake struck well offshore, shaking on land was limited. The U.S. Geological Survey has received no felt reports so far, and there are no reports of damage. No tsunami warning was listed for this quake.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking, check for hazards like gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before moving around. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 10, 2026.