Latest earthquakes near Victoria, British Columbia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Victoria.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 29, 2024 23:19
(Vancouver)
M 2.4 278 km SE
from Victoria
Oct 29, 2024 02:17
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 246 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 29, 2024 01:05
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 66 km W
from Victoria
Oct 26, 2024 06:34
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 47 km ESE
from Victoria
Oct 25, 2024 08:41
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 118 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 23, 2024 16:43
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 233 km ENE
from Victoria
Oct 22, 2024 15:40
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 183 km WNW
from Victoria
Oct 22, 2024 14:45
(Vancouver)
M 2.4 112 km NNW
from Victoria
Oct 20, 2024 21:44
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 259 km S
from Victoria
Oct 20, 2024 11:35
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 259 km SE
from Victoria
Oct 18, 2024 14:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 232 km ENE
from Victoria
Oct 13, 2024 04:10
(Vancouver)
M 2.5 291 km NE
from Victoria
Oct 11, 2024 14:11
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 232 km ENE
from Victoria
Oct 10, 2024 11:55
(Vancouver)
M 2.0 104 km E
from Victoria
Oct 6, 2024 07:06
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 297 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 4, 2024 15:40
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 147 km SE
from Victoria
Oct 4, 2024 02:08
(Vancouver)
M 3.7 69 km N
from Victoria
Oct 3, 2024 14:56
(Vancouver)
M 2.2 205 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 2, 2024 15:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 288 km SSW
from Victoria
Oct 2, 2024 13:25
(Vancouver)
M 2.6 284 km WNW
from Victoria
Oct 2, 2024 12:22
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 267 km SE
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 17:40
(Vancouver)
M 2.9 201 km N
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 11:00
(Vancouver)
M 2.1 24 km NNE
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 10:49
(Vancouver)
M 2.7 111 km SSE
from Victoria
Oct 1, 2024 06:41
(Vancouver)
M 2.3 111 km SSE
from Victoria

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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.

Victoria Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Oct 29, 2024 23:19

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Victoria with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Victoria (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Nov 25, 2022 19:50.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Jun 23, 1946 10:13.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Victoria.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 25, 2022 19:50
(Vancouver)
M 4.9 221 km WNW
from Victoria
Dec 29, 2015 23:39
(Vancouver)
M 4.8 17 km NNE
from Victoria
Jan 7, 2015 18:02
(Vancouver)
M 4.8 187 km WNW
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
Oct 8, 2023 19:21
(Vancouver)
M 4.3 64 km SE
from Victoria
Feb 18, 2015 01:04
(Vancouver)
M 4.2 235 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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Victoria.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 26, 2024 04:05
(Vancouver)
M 4.0 18 km NNE
from Victoria
Dec 29, 2015 23:39
(Vancouver)
M 4.8 17 km NNE
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
Jan 7, 2015 18:02
(Vancouver)
M 4.8 187 km WNW
from Victoria
Nov 25, 2022 19:50
(Vancouver)
M 4.9 221 km WNW
from Victoria

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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 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 23:19 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-east of Victoria at a depth of 6km under land. 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.