Latest earthquakes near Windsor, Ontario today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Windsor, Ontario, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Windsor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Windsor, it will show up within minutes.
Windsor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Windsor, Ontario in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Windsor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Windsor 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 | 3 | 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 Windsor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Windsor occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) east of Windsor, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Windsor in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Windsor, 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 Windsor.
Nearest earthquakes from Windsor
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Windsor, 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 Windsor.
When was the last earthquake in Windsor, Ontario?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Windsor on the evening of August 29, 2024 at 18:38 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-southeast of Windsor at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Windsor, Ontario in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Windsor, Ontario?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Windsor on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 133km east of Windsor at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Windsor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Windsor, Ontario?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Windsor. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
