Latest earthquakes near Nova Scotia, Canada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nova Scotia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nova Scotia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nova Scotia, it will show up within minutes.
Nova Scotia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nova Scotia, Canada in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nova Scotia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nova Scotia occurred on Sep 7, 2021 23:14 local time (America/Glace_Bay timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Sydney, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nova Scotia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia.
Earthquakes by city in Nova Scotia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Use this regional Nova Scotia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lower Sackville, Cole Harbour, New Glasgow and Glace Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nova Scotia.
When was the last earthquake in Nova Scotia, Canada?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nova Scotia on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 14:38 local time (America/Halifax). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west-northwest of Halifax at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nova Scotia, Canada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nova Scotia, Canada?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nova Scotia on the evening of September 7, 2021 at 23:14 local time (America/Glace_Bay). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-east of Sydney at a depth of 18km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nova Scotia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nova Scotia, Canada?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nova Scotia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
