Latest earthquakes near Edmonton, Alberta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Edmonton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Edmonton, it will show up within minutes.
Edmonton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Edmonton, Alberta in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Edmonton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Edmonton 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 | 11 | 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 Edmonton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Edmonton occurred on Jun 13, 2015 17:57 local time (America/Edmonton timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west-northwest of Edmonton, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Edmonton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Edmonton, 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 Edmonton.
Nearest earthquakes from Edmonton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Edmonton, 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 Edmonton.
When was the last earthquake in Edmonton, Alberta?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Edmonton on the afternoon of November 10, 2024 at 14:44 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 291km west-northwest of Edmonton at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Edmonton, Alberta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Edmonton, Alberta?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Edmonton on the afternoon of June 13, 2015 at 17:57 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west-northwest of Edmonton at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Edmonton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Edmonton, Alberta?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Edmonton. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
