Latest earthquakes near Ottawa, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ottawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ottawa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ottawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ottawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ottawa and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 10:59PM
Unusually powerful M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Barrie in Canada.
Ottawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ottawa, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ottawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ottawa 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 Ottawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ottawa occurred on Jan 27, 2026 22:59 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) west-southwest of Ottawa, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ottawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 296 kilometers (184 mi) west-southwest of Ottawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Ottawa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ottawa, 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 Ottawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Ottawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ottawa, 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 Ottawa.
When was the last earthquake in Ottawa, Ontario?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ottawa on the evening of January 27, 2026 at 22:59 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-southwest of Ottawa at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ottawa, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ottawa, Ontario?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ottawa on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west-northwest of Ottawa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ottawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ottawa, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ottawa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
