Latest earthquakes near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in St. John's? If an earthquake is happening right now near St. John's, it will show up within minutes.
St. John's Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of St. John's in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near St. John's 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 St. John's
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near St. John's 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 St. John's in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 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 St. John's.
Nearest earthquakes from St. John's
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. 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 St. John's.
When was the last earthquake in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near St. John's on the morning of September 13, 2023 at 11:40 local time (America/St_Johns). The center of this earthquake was located 187km west of St. John's at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near St. John's 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 St. John's since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from St. John's. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
