Minor earthquake rumbles Ottawa-Gatineau area
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.9 magnitude quake north of Shawville, Que., early Tuesday afternoon.
www.cbc.caHere’s the latest on Ottawa-area earthquakes I can summarize from recent reports:
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A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across eastern Ontario and western Quebec, reported near Shawville, Quebec, around early Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damage were initially reported, and authorities were collecting public reports for review. This event was widely felt in Ottawa and surrounding communities.[10]
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Other sources note tremors felt across a broad swath of eastern Ontario and western Quebec on April 13–14, 2026, with several outlets reporting similar details about the 3.9 magnitude quake and its wide felt area.[3][4][6]
If you’d like, I can assemble a concise timeline of the key tremors in 2026 near Ottawa with dates, magnitudes, and areas felt, or pull official reporting from Earthquakes Canada for precise coordinates and any aftershocks. I can also monitor for updates and confirm any damage reports as they’re released.
Would you like a quick timeline or a focused briefing with sources?[4][6][10]