Latest earthquakes near Oakville, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oakville, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oakville? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oakville, it will show up within minutes.
Oakville Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oakville, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oakville in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Oakville 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 Oakville
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oakville occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-west of Oakville, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oakville in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oakville, 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 Oakville.
Nearest earthquakes from Oakville
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oakville, 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 Oakville.
When was the last earthquake in Oakville, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oakville on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south-southwest of Oakville at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oakville, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oakville, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oakville on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 206km southwest of Oakville at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oakville since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oakville, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oakville. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
