Magnitude 3.6 quake shakes southeast of Port Renfrew, B.C.

By Canadian Press on August 19, 2025.

PORT RENFREW — A minor earthquake was recorded on Monday evening near Port Renfrew, about 110 kilometres northwest of Victoria.

Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.6 magnitude quake struck at 7:17 p.m. local time, with the tremor occurring 18 kilometres southeast of Port Renfrew.

A statement from the province says no damage or injury is expected.

Earthquake Canada says the quake was lightly felt in the southern Vancouver Island region.

The quake struck at a depth of 35 kilometers.

Monday night’s quake came after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that shook near Sechelt, B.C., on Feb. 21, and on Feb. 24, a 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded off the coast of Port Alice on northwest Vancouver Island.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 18, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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