A Light Earthquake Hit Parts Of Quebec This Morning & It Startled Some Montrealers

Did you feel it?
A Light Earthquake Hit Parts Of Quebec This Morning & It Startled Some Montrealers
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If you were awake early this morning, you may have felt the earthquake that hit Quebec at 7:03 a.m.

According to Earthquakes Canada, it was "lightly felt in Montréal, Repentigny and Joliette, QC."

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On Twitter, it was defined as having been of a 4.0 magnitude, while the website says it was a 3.9.

There have been no reports of any damages thus far.

At the time of writing this article, 137 people responded to the tweet above saying where in Quebec they were able to feel it — many said they felt it in parts of Montreal. Another 50+ individuals responded to the English version of the tweet, with various responses describing having felt a "bang."

This article's cover photo was used for illustrative purposes only.

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  • Alanna Moore
  • Alanna Moore

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    Alanna Moore is a Contributing Writer for MTL Blog. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies & cultural studies from McGill University in 2019. With over three years experience in editing and writing, she has developed a real passion for words and the people who speak them. You can contact her at alanna@mtlblog.com.

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