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Personal Preparedness
- Drop, Cover and Hold [PDF]
Drop, Cover and Hold is the most appropriate response to earthquake shaking in British Columbia. Drop under some heavy furniture or into an alcove, cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects and hold on so that you remain covered.
- Before, During, After [PDF]
You can't prevent an earthquake from happening, but you can be prepared to avoid injury, minimize damage to your home and survive afterwards for at least 72 hours without help.
- Earthquake Preparedness
Small to medium size earthquakes are common in B.C. and more than 1,200 are recorded each year across the province. Earthquakes strike without warning, so it is important to act now to get prepared.
- Are You Ready? [PDF]
British Columbia is vulnerable to two types of earthquakes: those occurring within the earth’s crustal plates and those occurring at the interface between crustal plates. Get more information about frequency and types of earthquake risk in B.C.
- Assessing Personal Earthquake Risk [PDF]
Do an assessment of your home, surroundings and personal preparedness levels and know your personal earthquake risk.
Current Earthquake Activity
- Geological Survey of Canada
Get recent B.C. earthquake reports here. Natural Resources Canada, Earth Sciences Department collects, studies and shares in disciplines such as geology, geomatics and paleontology.
- USGS Worldwide Earthquake Activity in Last Seven Days
Worldwide earthquakes with M4.0+ located by USGS and Contributing Agencies.(Earthquakes with M2.5+ within the United States and adjacent areas.)
- USGS World's Most Recent Quake Map
World's most recent earthquake map This image is updated daily.
- Sidney B.C. Pacific Geoscience Centre
Scientists at PGSC Sidney are engaged in geoscientific research aimed at increasing our understanding of the geological history, processes, and hazards affecting Western Canada. They provide useful information about their many research efforts, as well as help with understanding of the many aspects of geoscience that influence our everyday lives.
Photos of Earthquake Damage Click here >>
Pacific Ocean Plate Tectonics Diagrams
- Pacific Ocean Rim, [JPG] referred to as the "Ring of Fire"
- Cascadia Subduction Zone, [GIF] off the west coast of North America
Animated Educational Material
- PBS Online (Note: You will need the free Flash plug-in to view these animations)
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