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Latest earthquakes near Medicine Hat, Alberta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medicine Hat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medicine Hat, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Medicine Hat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Medicine Hat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Medicine Hat and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2026 12:41PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Great Falls in The United States.
Medicine Hat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medicine Hat, Alberta in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Medicine Hat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Medicine Hat 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 | 1 | 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 Medicine Hat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medicine Hat occurred on Jan 29, 2026 12:41 local time (America/Edmonton timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south of Medicine Hat, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Medicine Hat in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Medicine Hat, 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 Medicine Hat.
Nearest earthquakes from Medicine Hat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Medicine Hat, 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 Medicine Hat.
When was the last earthquake in Medicine Hat, Alberta?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Medicine Hat on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 12:41 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Medicine Hat at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medicine Hat, Alberta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medicine Hat, Alberta?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Medicine Hat on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 12:41 local time (America/Edmonton). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Medicine Hat at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Medicine Hat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medicine Hat, Alberta?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medicine Hat. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
