Latest earthquakes near Milton, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Milton, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Milton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Milton, it will show up within minutes.
Milton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Milton, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Milton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Milton 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 Milton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Milton occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-west of Milton, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Milton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Milton, 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 Milton.
Nearest earthquakes from Milton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Milton, 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 Milton.
When was the last earthquake in Milton, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Milton on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-southwest of Milton at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Milton, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Milton, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Milton on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 201km southwest of Milton at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Milton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Milton, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Milton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
