Canada's National Earthquake Scenario Catalogue - Leech River Full Fault - Magnitude 7.3

Full rupture of the Leech River Fault, a fault that cuts southern Vancouver Island and extends beneath Greater Victoria. Based on current science, this magnitude 7.3 earthquake scenario represents the strongest ground shaking event that could strike the region, and is one of Greater Victoria’s most severe events.

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Dernière modification avril 17, 2026, 18:52 (TU)
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title_fr Catalogue national de scénarios de tremblement de terre - Faille complète de Leech River - Magnitude 7,3
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