Latest earthquakes near Markham, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Markham, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Markham? If an earthquake is happening right now near Markham, it will show up within minutes.
Markham Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Markham, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Markham in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Markham 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 Markham
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Markham occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Markham, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Markham in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Markham, 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 Markham.
Nearest earthquakes from Markham
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Markham, 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 Markham.
When was the last earthquake in Markham, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Markham on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southwest of Marchkham at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Markham, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Markham, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Markham on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 263km southwest of Marchkham at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Markham since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Markham, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Markham. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
