Latest earthquakes near Waterloo, Ontario today

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List of latest earthquakes near Waterloo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 29, 2024 18:38
(Toronto)
M 2.0 194 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 16, 2024 18:54
(Toronto)
M 2.3 229 km SSE
from Waterloo
Jun 2, 2024 00:23
(Toronto)
M 2.2 194 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 1, 2024 06:11
(Toronto)
M 2.6 193 km SSW
from Waterloo
May 3, 2024 20:01
(Toronto)
M 2.0 195 km SSW
from Waterloo
Mar 30, 2024 04:42
(Toronto)
M 3.0 289 km S
from Waterloo
Jan 16, 2024 12:39
(Toronto)
M 2.0 195 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jan 5, 2024 03:47
(Toronto)
M 2.6 195 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jan 1, 2024 20:58
(Toronto)
M 2.4 195 km S
from Waterloo
Dec 27, 2023 09:47
(Toronto)
M 2.4 172 km WSW
from Waterloo
Dec 1, 2023 08:58
(Toronto)
M 2.3 194 km SSW
from Waterloo
Oct 19, 2023 07:19
(Toronto)
M 2.5 167 km WSW
from Waterloo
Sep 22, 2023 16:58
(Toronto)
M 2.2 195 km SSW
from Waterloo
Sep 21, 2023 15:12
(Toronto)
M 2.0 191 km SSW
from Waterloo
Sep 1, 2023 13:16
(Toronto)
M 2.3 195 km S
from Waterloo
Sep 1, 2023 12:53
(Toronto)
M 2.2 193 km SSW
from Waterloo
Sep 1, 2023 12:33
(Toronto)
M 2.4 195 km SSW
from Waterloo
Aug 27, 2023 23:02
(Toronto)
M 2.3 194 km S
from Waterloo
Aug 27, 2023 22:43
(Toronto)
M 3.6 197 km S
from Waterloo
Aug 24, 2023 08:43
(Toronto)
M 2.3 196 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 21, 2023 13:27
(Toronto)
M 2.7 214 km ENE
from Waterloo
Feb 6, 2023 06:15
(Toronto)
M 3.8 156 km ESE
from Waterloo
Jul 17, 2021 17:02
(Toronto)
M 4.2 169 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 10, 2019 10:50
(Toronto)
M 4.0 213 km SSW
from Waterloo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Waterloo

Waterloo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Aug 29, 2024 18:38

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Waterloo, Ontario in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Waterloo with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Waterloo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Waterloo 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Waterloo (past 10 years).
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 Waterloo

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.2
On Jul 17, 2021 17:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.2
On Jul 17, 2021 17:02.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Waterloo occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-southwest of Waterloo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Waterloo in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Waterloo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 17, 2021 17:02
(Toronto)
M 4.2 169 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 10, 2019 10:50
(Toronto)
M 4.0 213 km SSW
from Waterloo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Waterloo

Nearest earthquakes from Waterloo

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Waterloo, Ontario. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Waterloo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 17, 2021 17:02
(Toronto)
M 4.2 169 km SSW
from Waterloo
Jun 10, 2019 10:50
(Toronto)
M 4.0 213 km SSW
from Waterloo

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Waterloo

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Waterloo.

When was the last earthquake in Waterloo, Ontario?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Waterloo on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southwest of Waterloo at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Waterloo, Ontario in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Waterloo, Ontario?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Waterloo on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southwest of Waterloo at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Waterloo since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Waterloo, Ontario?

In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Waterloo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.