Latest earthquakes near Alberta, Canada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alberta, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alberta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alberta, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 14:08 Edmonton) |
M 3.3 | 67 km SSW from Calgary |
| 26 days ago (Feb 27 17:18 Edmonton) |
M 3.1 | 136 km WSW from Calgary |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 08:41 Edmonton) |
M 4.7 | 91 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 01:47 Edmonton) |
M 4.4 | 281 km NW from Grande Prairie |
| 42 days ago (Feb 11 23:52 Edmonton) |
M 4.0 | 272 km NW from Grande Prairie |
| 45 days ago (Feb 8 19:29 Edmonton) |
M 4.1 | 231 km WNW from Grande Prairie |
| 54 days ago (Jan 30 19:46 Edmonton) |
M 2.4 | 275 km S from Lethbridge |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 04:39 Edmonton) |
M 3.7 | 140 km WNW from Calgary |
| 59 days ago (Jan 25 21:05 Edmonton) |
M 2.3 | 73 km SSW from Lethbridge |
| 65 days ago (Jan 20 04:18 Edmonton) |
M 3.0 | 253 km S from Lethbridge |
| 73 days ago (Jan 12 03:52 Edmonton) |
M 3.0 | 96 km S from Grande Prairie |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 04:28 Edmonton) |
M 2.6 | 110 km WNW from Calgary |
| 81 days ago (Jan 4 03:53 Edmonton) |
M 2.7 | 212 km S from Grande Prairie |
| 81 days ago (Jan 3 22:12 Edmonton) |
M 3.4 | 298 km NW from Grande Prairie |
| 87 days ago (Dec 28 19:06 Edmonton) |
M 2.0 | 266 km SW from Calgary |
| 94 days ago (Dec 22 04:07 Edmonton) |
M 3.5 | 77 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| Dec 15, 2024 12:12 (Edmonton) |
M 2.7 | 77 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| Dec 8, 2024 11:48 (Edmonton) |
M 2.8 | 262 km NW from Grande Prairie |
| Dec 8, 2024 06:03 (Edmonton) |
M 2.6 | 53 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| Dec 1, 2024 00:14 (Edmonton) |
M 2.1 | 215 km SSW from Lethbridge |
| Nov 23, 2024 09:50 (Edmonton) |
M 2.2 | 227 km SSW from Lethbridge |
| Nov 23, 2024 04:21 (Edmonton) |
M 3.0 | 290 km WNW from Edmonton |
| Nov 17, 2024 20:26 (Edmonton) |
M 2.6 | 290 km WNW from Edmonton |
| Nov 17, 2024 19:38 (Edmonton) |
M 3.2 | 78 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| Nov 17, 2024 13:48 (Edmonton) |
M 3.7 | 77 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alberta
Alberta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alberta, Canada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alberta in 2022. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alberta that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alberta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Alberta during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 52 | 98.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Alberta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alberta occurred on Nov 29, 2022 17:55 local time (America/Edmonton timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-east of Grande Prairie, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alberta in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alberta, Canada in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Alberta.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 17:55 (Edmonton) |
M 5.3 | 177 km NE from Grande Prairie |
| Nov 29, 2022 16:45 (Edmonton) |
M 4.8 | 180 km NE from Grande Prairie |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 08:41 Edmonton) |
M 4.7 | 91 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
| Mar 16, 2023 08:59 (Edmonton) |
M 4.7 | 174 km NE from Grande Prairie |
| Aug 17, 2015 14:15 (Edmonton) |
M 4.6 | 292 km NW from Grande Prairie |
| Mar 16, 2023 08:46 (Edmonton) |
M 4.6 | 175 km NE from Grande Prairie |
| Jun 13, 2015 17:57 (Edmonton) |
M 4.6 | 237 km WNW from Edmonton |
| Nov 30, 2022 18:46 (Edmonton) |
M 4.5 | 169 km NE from Grande Prairie |
| Jun 25, 2022 17:31 (Edmonton) |
M 4.5 | 257 km W from Edmonton |
| Oct 24, 2024 15:13 (Edmonton) |
M 4.5 | 34 km SSE from Grande Prairie |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Alberta
Earthquakes by city in Alberta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Alberta, Canada.
Use this regional Alberta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Red Deer, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Cochrane, Airdrie, Camrose and Leduc.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alberta.
When was the last earthquake in Alberta, Canada?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberta on the afternoon of March 6, 2025 at 14:08 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 67km south-southwest of Calgary at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alberta, Canada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alberta, Canada?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberta on the afternoon of November 29, 2022 at 17:55 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north-east of Grande Prairie at a depth of 4km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alberta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alberta, Canada?
In the past 10 years, 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alberta. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 69 days.
