Latest earthquakes near Brampton, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brampton, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brampton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brampton, it will show up within minutes.
Brampton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brampton, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brampton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brampton 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 | 2 | 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 Brampton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brampton occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) south-west of Brampton, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brampton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brampton, 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 Brampton.
Nearest earthquakes from Brampton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brampton, 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 Brampton.
When was the last earthquake in Brampton, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Brampton on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-southwest of Brampton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brampton, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brampton, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Brampton on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 222km southwest of Brampton at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brampton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brampton, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brampton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
