Latest earthquakes near London, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near London, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in London? If an earthquake is happening right now near London, it will show up within minutes.
London Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of London, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of London in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near London 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 London
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near London occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) south of London, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near London in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near London, 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 London.
Nearest earthquakes from London
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to London, 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 London.
When was the last earthquake in London, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near London on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south of London at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near London, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near London, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near London on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south of London at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near London since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near London, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from London. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
