Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Colwood
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Colwood, British Columbia, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 75 km (47 mi) SW of Colwood, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year8
- Last 5 years56
M1+ in the last 7 days: 3. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Colwood
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Colwood in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Colwood
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 40 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Colwood, answered
Was there an earthquake in Colwood today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Colwood in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Colwood?
Over the last five years there were 56 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Colwood, an average of 11 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 29% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Colwood in five years?
A magnitude 4.5 on Mar 3, 2025, 13:02 UTC, 54 km (33 mi) ENE of Colwood, at a depth of 16 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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