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.
Recent Alberta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alberta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alberta and elsewhere.
Mar 16, 2023 08:59AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake hit 174km from Grande Prairie in Canada on Thursday Morning.
Alberta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 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 4 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 | 39 | 97.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.5% |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alberta.
When was the last earthquake in Alberta, Canada?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberta on the night of December 2, 2023 at 04:30 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 232km northwest of Grande Prairie at a depth of 8km 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, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alberta. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
