Latest earthquakes near Hamilton, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hamilton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hamilton, it will show up within minutes.
Hamilton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hamilton, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hamilton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hamilton 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 Hamilton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hamilton occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-west of Hamilton, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hamilton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hamilton, 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 Hamilton.
Nearest earthquakes from Hamilton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hamilton, 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 Hamilton.
When was the last earthquake in Hamilton, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamilton on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-southwest of Hamilton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hamilton, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hamilton, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamilton on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 181km southwest of Hamilton at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hamilton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hamilton, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamilton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
