Latest earthquakes near Waterloo, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Waterloo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Waterloo, it will show up within minutes.
Waterloo Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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.
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 May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-southwest of Waterloo at a depth of 9km 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.
