Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Victoria-Downtown
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Victoria-Downtown, British Columbia, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 81 km (50 mi) SW of Victoria-Downtown, 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: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Victoria-Downtown
26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Victoria-Downtown in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Victoria-Downtown
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 40 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Victoria-Downtown, answered
Was there an earthquake in Victoria-Downtown today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Victoria-Downtown in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Victoria-Downtown?
Over the last five years there were 56 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Victoria-Downtown, 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 Victoria-Downtown in five years?
A magnitude 4.5 on Mar 3, 2025, 13:02 UTC, 46 km (28 mi) ENE of Victoria-Downtown, 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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