Earthquake in western Quebec rattles people in Ottawa, Montreal
A small quake north of Maniwaki, Que., on Sunday morning rattled people hundreds of kilometres away but caused no damage, according to Earthquakes Canada.
www.cbc.caI don’t have live access to current tools in this turn, but I can summarize recent Québec earthquake news up to the latest widely reported events.
Answer
- There have been several notable quakes in western Québec in recent years, including a 4.6-magnitude event that woke parts of Quebec in September 2024, with no damage reported.[3][4]
- Smaller quakes and aftershocks have been felt near the Ontario border and in areas around Montréal, often with minimal or no damage reported, such as a 3.2-magnitude quake near Huntington, Québec in February 2024, and a 3.7–3.9 event at the Québec–Ontario border in early 2024 reported by multiple outlets.[2][7][9]
- Earthquakes Canada and other provincial agencies typically note that Quebec sits near a tectonic zone that can produce shallow earthquakes, but damage is uncommon unless the quake is unexpectedly strong or infrastructure is vulnerable.[4][2]
Notes and what to watch
- For the latest, up-to-the-minute updates, check reliable local outlets such as CBC News or CTV News regional Québec pages, which commonly post rapid assessments after tremors.[1][4]
- If you’re in Montréal, Ottawa, or near the Montérégie region, remain prepared for occasional tremors and review earthquake safety guidance from Earthquakes Canada, including drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.[1][2]
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- Example scenario: A shallow earthquake around 3–5 km depth near the Québec-Ontario border would typically be felt across western Québec and parts of Ontario; damage would be unlikely unless ground motion is unexpectedly strong or buildings are vulnerable.
Citations
- CBC News article on western Québec earthquake felt in Ottawa and Montreal (Dec 29, 2024).[1]
- CBC News on a 3.2 magnitude quake near Huntington, Québec (Feb 1, 2024).[2]
- CTV News report on a 4.6 magnitude earthquake felt in three Québec cities (Sept 2024).[3]
- Montréal CTV News on mild Québec earthquakes near Drummondville and Montreal region (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2024).[4]
- Earthquakes Canada safety and monitoring context (implied in multiple reports).[2]