Latest earthquakes near Greater Sudbury, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Greater Sudbury? If an earthquake is happening right now near Greater Sudbury (also known as Sudbury), it will show up within minutes.
Greater Sudbury Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Greater Sudbury, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Greater Sudbury in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Greater Sudbury occurred on Dec 28, 2021 18:22 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-east of Greater Sudbury, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Greater Sudbury in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 153 kilometers (95 mi) north-east of Greater Sudbury. It is the strongest earthquake near Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury, 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 Greater Sudbury.
Nearest earthquakes from Greater Sudbury
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Greater Sudbury, 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 Greater Sudbury.
When was the last earthquake in Greater Sudbury, Ontario?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Greater Sudbury on the afternoon of December 14, 2023 at 14:14 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 172km east-northeast of Greater Sudbury at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Greater Sudbury, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Greater Sudbury, Ontario?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Greater Sudbury on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 153km east of Greater Sudbury at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Greater Sudbury since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Greater Sudbury, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Greater Sudbury. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
