Latest earthquakes near Halifax, Nova Scotia today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Halifax? If an earthquake is happening right now near Halifax, it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Halifax.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 8, 2024 17:00
(Halifax)		 M 2.6 223 km NNW
from Halifax
Jul 3, 2024 10:39
(Halifax)		 M 3.1 289 km NW
from Halifax
Feb 29, 2024 12:55
(Halifax)		 M 2.3 195 km WNW
from Halifax
Feb 29, 2024 05:25
(Halifax)		 M 2.1 206 km W
from Halifax
Jan 22, 2024 01:13
(Halifax)		 M 2.0 242 km NW
from Halifax
Jan 7, 2024 10:27
(Halifax)		 M 2.1 219 km WNW
from Halifax
Oct 7, 2023 21:48
(Halifax)		 M 2.5 240 km NNW
from Halifax
Aug 5, 2023 18:52
(Halifax)		 M 2.6 257 km WNW
from Halifax
Jun 28, 2023 06:11
(Halifax)		 M 2.4 121 km SSW
from Halifax
May 7, 2023 05:15
(Halifax)		 M 2.0 265 km W
from Halifax
May 5, 2023 01:24
(Halifax)		 M 2.5 217 km NW
from Halifax
Feb 28, 2023 21:13
(Halifax)		 M 2.8 192 km ENE
from Halifax

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Halifax

Halifax Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Aug 8, 2024 17:00

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Halifax, Nova Scotia in the past 10 years.

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

Strongest earthquakes near Halifax

Strongest in 10 years:
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No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
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No MAG6+ earthquake found.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Halifax, Nova Scotia 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 Halifax.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Halifax.
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Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Halifax

Nearest earthquakes from Halifax

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Halifax.
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Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Halifax

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Halifax.

When was the last earthquake in Halifax, Nova Scotia?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Halifax on the afternoon of August 8, 2024 at 17:00 local time (America/Halifax). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-northwest of Halifax at a depth of 12km under water in the Gulf Of St Lawrence. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Halifax, Nova Scotia in the past hours.