4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Quebec and southern Ontario

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A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Quebec on Sunday morning, felt by over 1,400 residents in Quebec and parts of southern Ontario. The quake's epicenter was 75 kilometers north-northwest of Maniwaki, Quebec, at a depth of 18 kilometers. Reports of shaking came from areas including Montreal, Quebec City, and as far as Brampton and Caledonia in Ontario. The strongest sensations were noted around Petawawa and Ottawa, according to Earthquakes Canada. No damage has been reported, and none is expected. The last significant earthquake in the region was a 5.2-magnitude quake in May 2013, which was also felt in Montreal and Toronto.


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