Latest earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newfoundland and Labrador? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newfoundland and Labrador (also known as Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador), it will show up within minutes.
Newfoundland and Labrador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Newfoundland and Labrador in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newfoundland and Labrador occurred on Aug 28, 2021 02:37 local time (America/St_Johns timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south of St. John's, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 Newfoundland and Labrador.
Earthquakes by city in Newfoundland and Labrador
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Use this regional Newfoundland and Labrador earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Newfoundland and Labrador.
When was the last earthquake in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Newfoundland and Labrador on the evening of December 5, 2023 at 20:00 local time (America/St_Johns). The center of this earthquake was located 180km northwest of Corner Brook at a depth of 18km under water in the Gulf Of St Lawrence. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Newfoundland and Labrador on the night of August 28, 2021 at 02:37 local time (America/St_Johns). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south of St. John's at a depth of 18km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newfoundland and Labrador since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newfoundland and Labrador. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
