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.
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.
Oct 8, 2023 07:21PM
On Sunday Evening an M4.3 Earthquake struck in the North Greenland Sea near Seattle (The United States).
Victoria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 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 | 9 | 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 123 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.
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.
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 afternoon of December 7, 2023 at 14:05 local time (America/Vancouver). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-southeast of Victoria at a depth of 7km 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, 9 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 406 days.
