Latest earthquakes near Richmond Hill, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Richmond Hill? If an earthquake is happening right now near Richmond Hill, it will show up within minutes.
Richmond Hill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Richmond Hill, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Richmond Hill in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Richmond Hill occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Richmond Hill, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Richmond Hill in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill.
Nearest earthquakes from Richmond Hill
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill.
When was the last earthquake in Richmond Hill, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond Hill on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southwest of Richmond Hill at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Richmond Hill, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Richmond Hill, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond Hill on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 255km southwest of Richmond Hill at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Richmond Hill since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Richmond Hill, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Richmond Hill. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
