Latest earthquakes near Gatineau, Quebec today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gatineau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gatineau, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gatineau Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gatineau. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gatineau and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 10:59PM
Unusually powerful M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Barrie in Canada.
Gatineau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gatineau, Quebec in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gatineau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gatineau 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 Gatineau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gatineau 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 Gatineau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Gatineau. It is the strongest earthquake near Gatineau 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 Gatineau, Quebec 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 Gatineau.
Nearest earthquakes from Gatineau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gatineau, Quebec. 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 Gatineau.
When was the last earthquake in Gatineau, Quebec?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gatineau on the evening of January 27, 2026 at 22:59 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Gatineau at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gatineau, Quebec in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gatineau, Quebec?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gatineau on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-northwest of Gatineau at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gatineau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gatineau, Quebec?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gatineau. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
