Canada's National Earthquake Scenario Catalogue - Georgia Strait Fault - Magnitude 7.0

In 1997, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 3 to 4 km beneath the Strait of Georgia. This scenario visualizes the effects of that event if it had a magnitude of 7.0, and represents a strong ground shaking event that could strike Metro Vancouver.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:52 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:52 (UTC)
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title_fr Catalogue national de scénarios de tremblement de terre - Faille du détroit de Georgia - Magnitude 7,0
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