Minor earthquake shakes western Quebec felt in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

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A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Quebec early Sunday, felt in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. The quake occurred around 8 a.m., 180 kilometers north-northwest of Ottawa, at a depth of 18 kilometers. There are no reports of damage. Residents described feeling a rumble, with one Ottawa resident noting his satellite dish rattled. Earthquakes in this area happen about every five days, according to Natural Resources Canada. While the region sees over 600 earthquakes annually, only about 25 are felt by residents.


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