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.
Alberta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 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 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 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.
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberta on the afternoon of December 15, 2024 at 12:12 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 77km south-southeast of Grande Prairie at a depth of 2km 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, 50 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 73 days.
