Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Evanston
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Evanston, Alberta, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 98 km (61 mi) WNW of Evanston, on 2026-10-16.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year1
- Last 5 years1
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Evanston
1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Evanston in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2026, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Evanston
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 31 km NNE of Banff, Canada | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 8 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Evanston, answered
Was there an earthquake in Evanston today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Evanston in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Evanston?
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Evanston are infrequent: 1 in five years.
What was the largest earthquake near Evanston in five years?
A magnitude 4.0 on Oct 16, 2026, 10:46 UTC, 98 km (61 mi) WNW of Evanston, at a depth of 8 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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