Minor earthquake struck north of Montreal

Montreal earthquake Nov. 14
Small earthquake felt in the Montreal region on evening of Nov. 14 (Photo Credit: United States Geological Survey)

By Pamela Pagano

Posted November 14, 2022 10:42 pm.

According to Earthquakes Canada, a minor quake was “strongly felt” in the Montreal area Monday night.

At 9:23 p.m, the 3.7-magnitude earthquake was located about 26 kilometres north of the city. The U.S. Geological Survey, says the epicentre was in the Terrebonne area at a depth of 9.8 kilometres.

There are no reports of damage.

Earthquakes Canada Nov. 14

Small earthquake felt in the Montreal region on evening of Nov. 14 (Photo credit: Earthquakes Canada)

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