Latest earthquakes near Vaughan, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vaughan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vaughan, it will show up within minutes.
Vaughan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vaughan, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vaughan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vaughan 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 Vaughan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vaughan occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-west of Vaughan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vaughan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vaughan, 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 Vaughan.
Nearest earthquakes from Vaughan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vaughan, 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 Vaughan.
When was the last earthquake in Vaughan, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaughan on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southwest of Vaughan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vaughan, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vaughan, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaughan on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 248km southwest of Vaughan at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vaughan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vaughan, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vaughan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
