Latest earthquakes near Barrie, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barrie, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barrie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barrie, it will show up within minutes.
Barrie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barrie, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barrie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Barrie 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 Barrie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barrie occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southwest of Barrie, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barrie in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Barrie. It is the strongest earthquake near Barrie in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barrie, 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 Barrie.
Nearest earthquakes from Barrie
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barrie, 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 Barrie.
When was the last earthquake in Barrie, Ontario?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barrie on the evening of June 28, 2024 at 23:45 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Barrie at a depth of 5km under water in the Lake Ontario. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barrie, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barrie, Ontario?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barrie on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north of Barrie at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barrie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barrie, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barrie. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
