Latest earthquakes near Quebec, Canada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quebec, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quebec? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quebec, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Quebec Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quebec. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quebec and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 10:59PM
Unusually powerful M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Barrie in Canada.
Quebec Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quebec, Canada in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quebec in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Quebec 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 | 4 | 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 Quebec
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quebec occurred on Jan 27, 2026 22:59 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west-southwest of Gatineau, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quebec in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1925 21:19, 116 kilometers (72 mi) west-southwest of Québec. It is the strongest earthquake near Quebec in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Quebec, Canada 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 Quebec.
Earthquakes by city in Quebec
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Quebec, Canada.
- Gatineau
- Laval
- Longueuil
- Lévis
- Montréal (Montreal)
- Québec
- Rimouski
- Saguenay
- Sept-Îles
- Sherbrooke
- Terrebonne
- Trois-Rivières
- Val-d'Or
Use this regional Quebec earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Repentigny, Saint-Laurent, La Haute-Saint-Charles, Saint-Léonard, Brossard, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Granby, Drummondville, Saint-Jérôme, Jonquière, Saint-Hyacinthe, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, Blainville, Châteauguay, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Saint-Eustache, Sorel-Tracy, Boucherville, Shawinigan and Rock Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Quebec.
When was the last earthquake in Quebec, Canada?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Quebec on the morning of January 30, 2026 at 10:36 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 59km west of Septembert-Îles at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quebec, Canada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quebec, Canada?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quebec on the evening of February 28, 1925 at 21:19 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-east of Québec at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quebec since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quebec, Canada?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quebec. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
