Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 12.3 km
- Source
- USGS
British Columbia
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M1.5 Earthquake near 5 km S of Oak Bay, Canada (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On May 1, 2025 at 22:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of Oak Bay, Canada (Canada). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
Details
ID
84bb051056c5beaa13c8937f372253a733a6d1f3
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 22:37:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.40267,
-123.30083
Temperature
15.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Baker
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Garibaldi
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Glacier Peak
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Garibaldi Lake
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Cayley Volcanic Field
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Rainier
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