Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Oak Bay
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Oak Bay, British Columbia, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 86 km (53 mi) SW of Oak Bay, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year8
- Last 5 years55
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Oak Bay
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oak Bay in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Oak Bay
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 40 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Oak Bay, answered
Was there an earthquake in Oak Bay today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Oak Bay in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Oak Bay?
Over the last five years there were 55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oak Bay, an average of 11 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 27% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Oak Bay in five years?
A magnitude 4.5 on Mar 3, 2025, 13:02 UTC, 41 km (25 mi) ENE of Oak Bay, 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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