Alberta, Canada · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Calgary
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded within 250 km of Calgary; it was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada on 17 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Calgary in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2ml | 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Calgary.
No earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater are listed within 250 km of Calgary in the USGS catalogue since 1900.
Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Calgary?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Calgary, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Calgary?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km ENE of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada on 17 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Canada?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Earthquakes Canada (https://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.