Latest earthquakes near Victoria, British Columbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Victoria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Victoria, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 15:48 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 9 km ENE from Victoria |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:28 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 231 km ENE from Victoria |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 13:11 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 129 km SE from Victoria |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:34 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 155 km SE from Victoria |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 00:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.7 | 118 km E from Victoria |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 22:57 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 85 km NW from Victoria |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 22:20 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 100 km SSW from Victoria |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 236 km ENE from Victoria |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 148 km SE from Victoria |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 18:39 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 250 km ESE from Victoria |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 23:10 Vancouver) |
M 3.2 | 135 km SSE from Victoria |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 22:47 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 138 km S from Victoria |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 14:17 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 232 km ENE from Victoria |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 10:29 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 234 km ENE from Victoria |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 15:22 Vancouver) |
M 2.2 | 229 km ENE from Victoria |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 12:10 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 74 km ESE from Victoria |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 05:21 Vancouver) |
M 2.1 | 227 km SSE from Victoria |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 13:24 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 253 km SE from Victoria |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 16:18 Vancouver) |
M 3.9 | 59 km SSE from Victoria |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 45 km ENE from Victoria |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 00:59 Vancouver) |
M 2.0 | 197 km SE from Victoria |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 06:43 Vancouver) |
M 2.3 | 107 km SSE from Victoria |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 17:12 Vancouver) |
M 2.5 | 142 km N from Victoria |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 12:07 Vancouver) |
M 3.3 | 150 km SE from Victoria |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:16 Vancouver) |
M 2.8 | 106 km SSE from Victoria |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Victoria
Recent Victoria Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Victoria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Victoria and elsewhere.
Mar 3, 2025 05:02AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck near Bellingham in The United States.
Feb 21, 2025 01:26PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Vancouver in Canada on Friday Afternoon.
Victoria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Victoria, British Columbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Victoria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Victoria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Victoria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Victoria occurred on Nov 25, 2022 19:50 local time (America/Vancouver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) west-northwest of Victoria, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Victoria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1946 10:13, 191 kilometers (119 mi) west-northwest of Victoria. It is the strongest earthquake near Victoria in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Victoria, British Columbia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Victoria.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2022 19:50 (Vancouver) |
M 4.9 | 221 km WNW from Victoria |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 140 km N from Victoria |
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 17 km NNE from Victoria |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 117 km ESE from Victoria |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 45 km ENE from Victoria |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 136 km W from Victoria |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 64 km SE from Victoria |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 83 km S from Victoria |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 109 km SSE from Victoria |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 18 km NNE from Victoria |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Victoria
Nearest earthquakes from Victoria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Victoria, British Columbia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2015 23:39 (Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 17 km NNE from Victoria |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 18 km NNE from Victoria |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 05:02 Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 45 km ENE from Victoria |
| Oct 8, 2023 19:21 (Vancouver) |
M 4.3 | 64 km SE from Victoria |
| Dec 24, 2023 07:14 (Vancouver) |
M 4.0 | 75 km SSE from Victoria |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 83 km S from Victoria |
| Feb 22, 2017 20:59 (Vancouver) |
M 4.1 | 109 km SSE from Victoria |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51 (Vancouver) |
M 4.6 | 117 km ESE from Victoria |
| Jan 24, 2020 13:35 (Vancouver) |
M 4.5 | 136 km W from Victoria |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:26 Vancouver) |
M 4.8 | 140 km N from Victoria |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Victoria.
When was the last earthquake in Victoria, British Columbia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 15:48 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east-northeast of Victoria at a depth of 46km under water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Victoria, British Columbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Victoria, British Columbia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria on the morning of June 23, 1946 at 10:13 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 191km northwest of Victoria at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Victoria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Victoria, British Columbia?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Victoria. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
