Latest earthquakes near Rimouski, Quebec today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rimouski? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rimouski, it will show up within minutes.
Rimouski Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rimouski, Quebec in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rimouski in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rimouski 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 | 1 | 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 Rimouski
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rimouski occurred on Jan 16, 2015 08:05 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) north-east of Rimouski, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rimouski in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1925 21:19, 156 kilometers (97 mi) north-east of Rimouski. It is the strongest earthquake near Rimouski in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rimouski, 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 Rimouski.
Nearest earthquakes from Rimouski
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rimouski, 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 Rimouski.
When was the last earthquake in Rimouski, Quebec?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rimouski on the afternoon of November 8, 2024 at 15:25 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-northeast of Rimouski at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rimouski, Quebec in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rimouski, Quebec?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rimouski on the evening of February 28, 1925 at 21:19 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 156km southwest of Rimouski at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rimouski since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rimouski, Quebec?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rimouski. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
