Latest earthquakes near Mississauga, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mississauga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mississauga, it will show up within minutes.
Mississauga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mississauga, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mississauga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mississauga 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 Mississauga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mississauga occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) south-west of Mississauga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mississauga in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mississauga, 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 Mississauga.
Nearest earthquakes from Mississauga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mississauga, 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 Mississauga.
When was the last earthquake in Mississauga, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mississauga on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-southwest of Mississauga at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mississauga, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mississauga, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mississauga on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 218km southwest of Mississauga at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mississauga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mississauga, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mississauga. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
