Latest earthquakes near Ajax, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ajax, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ajax? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ajax, it will show up within minutes.
Ajax Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ajax, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ajax in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ajax 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 Ajax
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ajax occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Ajax, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ajax in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ajax, Ontario 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 Ajax.
Nearest earthquakes from Ajax
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ajax, Ontario. 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 Ajax.
When was the last earthquake in Ajax, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajax on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 283km southwest of Ajax at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ajax, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ajax, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajax on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 275km southwest of Ajax at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ajax since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ajax, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ajax. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
