6/3/2023 0 Comments Sudden strike 1 portableEven a magnitude 6 earthquake could do extensive damage in a built-up area. In the past 100 years, at least nine earthquakes in or near Canada have registered a magnitude greater than 7. Lawrence and Ottawa River valleys, as well as parts of the three northern territories. ![]() Other areas prone to earthquakes are the St. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2011Īpproximately 5,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year, most of them small ones.Whileearthquakes can occur in any Canadian region, British Columbia is most at risk from a major earthquake. Please note: Publications are not available in regular print format. ![]() The Canadian Red Cross, Natural Resources Canada, and the St. ![]() This publication was produced by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with:
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