the strongest quake in Quebec was a magnitude 7 on Feb. 5, 1663 in the Charlevoix-Kamouraska Region. It was felt all over the east coast of North America, causing massive landslides St. Maurice, Batiscan and St. Lawrence Rivers.
Earthquakes in Montreal
- Date: Jan 20, 2018
- Author: parasis
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There were 234 earthquakes that were felt around Montreal since 2000. Most were of magnitude 2 and none caused material damage.
In Eastern Canada, there are about 450 quakes each year. Only four are usually above magnitude 4. About 30 are strong enough to be felt.
Earthquakes normally happen along tectonic plate boundaries (or faults). But Quebec lies on a stable plate within North America. For this reason, the causes of earthquakes in the area are not fully understood.
the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Montreal was on Sept. 16, 1732. The 5.8-magnitude quake cracked chimneys and brought down walls of 300 houses. One girl was reported killed.
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