Latest earthquakes near Nepean, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nepean, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nepean? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nepean, it will show up within minutes.
Nepean Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nepean, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nepean in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Nepean 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 Nepean
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nepean occurred on Dec 17, 2023 15:19 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Nepean, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nepean in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Nepean. It is the strongest earthquake near Nepean in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nepean, 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 Nepean.
Nearest earthquakes from Nepean
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nepean, 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 Nepean.
When was the last earthquake in Nepean, Ontario?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepean on the afternoon of December 8, 2024 at 12:32 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east-northeast of Nepean at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nepean, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nepean, Ontario?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepean on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-northwest of Nepean at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nepean since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nepean, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nepean. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
