Two earthquakes rattle Quebec region early Tuesday morning

Two earthquakes struck early morning on June 3, 2025 in Matane, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. (Source: Earthquake Canada)

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Posted June 3, 2025 9:48 am.

Last Updated June 3, 2025 9:52 am.

A pair of earthquakes struck Quebec early Tuesday morning in Matane, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, about 650 kilometers East of Montreal.

The initial quake, with a magnitude of 3.3, occurred around 3 a.m., followed by an aftershock registering 3.7 in magnitude roughly 40 minutes later.

According to Earthquakes Canada, the tremors were reportedly also lightly felt as far as Baie-Comeau.

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