Latest earthquakes near Calgary, Alberta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Calgary, Alberta, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Calgary? If an earthquake is happening right now near Calgary, it will show up within minutes.
Calgary Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Calgary, Alberta in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Calgary in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Calgary 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 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Calgary
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Calgary occurred on Jul 24, 2024 15:39 local time (America/Edmonton timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-west of Calgary, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Calgary in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Calgary, Alberta 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 Calgary.
Nearest earthquakes from Calgary
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Calgary, Alberta. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Calgary.
When was the last earthquake in Calgary, Alberta?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Calgary on the afternoon of October 25, 2024 at 14:07 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-southwest of Calgary at a depth of -2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Calgary, Alberta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Calgary, Alberta?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Calgary on the afternoon of July 24, 2024 at 15:39 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 238km northwest of Calgary at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Calgary since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Calgary, Alberta?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Calgary. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
