Latest earthquakes near Val-d'Or, Quebec today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Val-d'Or? If an earthquake is happening right now near Val-d'Or, it will show up within minutes.
Val-d'Or Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Val-d'Or, Quebec in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Val-d'Or in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Val-d'Or 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 Val-d'Or
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Val-d'Or occurred on Dec 28, 2021 18:22 local time (America/Toronto timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 39 kilometers (24 mi) west-northwest of Val-d'Or, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Val-d'Or in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 01:03, 177 kilometers (110 mi) west-northwest of Val-d'Or. It is the strongest earthquake near Val-d'Or 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 Val-d'Or, 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 Val-d'Or.
Nearest earthquakes from Val-d'Or
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Val-d'Or, 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 Val-d'Or.
When was the last earthquake in Val-d'Or, Quebec?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Val-d'Or on the evening of August 25, 2024 at 22:56 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 175km south-east of Val-d'Or at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Val-d'Or, Quebec in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Val-d'Or, Quebec?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Val-d'Or on the night of November 1, 1935 at 01:03 local time (America/Toronto). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-southwest of Val-d'Or at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Val-d'Or since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Val-d'Or, Quebec?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Val-d'Or. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
