Latest earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada today

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List of latest earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 29, 2024 22:34
(St Johns)
M 2.8 42 km NNE
from St. John's
May 2, 2024 18:29
(St Johns)
M 2.7 252 km NNW
from Corner Brook
Dec 5, 2023 20:00
(St Johns)
M 3.0 180 km NW
from Corner Brook
Sep 13, 2023 11:40
(St Johns)
M 2.5 187 km W
from St. John's
Jul 30, 2023 12:48
(St Johns)
M 3.4 173 km NW
from Corner Brook
Jul 9, 2023 17:07
(St Johns)
M 2.6 230 km WNW
from St. John's
Apr 11, 2023 18:00
(St Johns)
M 2.7 98 km ESE
from Corner Brook
Feb 26, 2023 03:59
(St Johns)
M 2.8 79 km SSE
from Corner Brook
Feb 12, 2023 09:11
(St Johns)
M 3.1 90 km SE
from Corner Brook
Nov 19, 2022 09:00
(St Johns)
M 2.9 104 km SE
from Corner Brook
Nov 6, 2022 22:32
(St Johns)
M 2.8 31 km SSW
from Corner Brook
Aug 28, 2021 02:37
(St Johns)
M 4.2 230 km S
from St. John's

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
May 29, 2024 22:34

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Newfoundland and Labrador with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Newfoundland and Labrador (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.2
On Aug 28, 2021 02:37.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.2
On Aug 28, 2021 02:37.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Newfoundland and Labrador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 28, 2021 02:37
(St Johns)
M 4.2 230 km S
from St. John's

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Newfoundland and Labrador on the evening of May 29, 2024 at 22:34 local time (America/St_Johns). The center of this earthquake was located 42km north-northeast of St. John's at a depth of 18km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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.