Nova Scotia
Earthquakes in Nova Scotia
Latest earthquakes in Nova Scotia (Canada), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Nova Scotia
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2007. The strongest was M4.5 in 2012.
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12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2007. The strongest was M4.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 183 km S of Barrington, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 206 km S of Barrington, Canada | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 209 km SE of Musquodoboit Harbour, Canada | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 178 km S of Barrington, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 181 km S of Barrington, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | 5.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 172 km S of Barrington, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 123 km SSW of Barrington, Canada | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 19 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | 5.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 291 km SE of Barrington, Canada | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 42 km SW of Digby, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 25 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | 5.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | 5.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 21 km E of Halifax, Canada | 18.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada | 9.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2016 | 2 | M3.0 |
| 2015 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2012 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.2 |