Vancouver is at a high-risk of having an earthquake. Be prepared, and learn what you can do, and what we are doing to keep us safe during and after an earthquake.

Are Vancouver houses earthquake proof?

VANCOUVER — Buildings constructed with six-inch concrete walls could collapse if the Lower Mainland is hit by a major earthquake, says a professor at the University of British Columbia. Adebar said, aren't limited to Chile – they're also common in B.C. ...

Does Vancouver have a lot of earthquakes?

Some of the world's largest earthquakes have occurred here in BC. Our best research shows that these catastrophic earthquakes will occur again and can happen at any time. In fact, our area is home to thousands of small earthquakes every year.