M1.5 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 5 km S of Oak Bay, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 22:37:12 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-01 22:37:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

British Columbia

Source

usgs

Coordinates

48.40267, -123.30083

Temperature

15.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 km — deeper than the regional average (5.8 km)

Regional average: 5.8 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

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