Latest earthquakes near Sydney, Nova Scotia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sydney? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sydney, it will show up within minutes.
Sydney Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sydney, Nova Scotia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sydney in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Sydney 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 Sydney
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sydney 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 Sydney in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sydney, 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 Sydney.
Nearest earthquakes from Sydney
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sydney, Nova Scotia. 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 Sydney.
When was the last earthquake in Sydney, Nova Scotia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sydney on the night of September 14, 2024 at 04:11 local time (America/Glace_Bay). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east-southeast of Sydney at a depth of 18km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sydney, Nova Scotia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sydney, Nova Scotia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sydney 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 Sydney since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sydney, Nova Scotia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sydney. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
