M0.7
Depth:
0.0 km
M0.7 Earthquake near 14 km NE of Baie-Saint-Paul, QC/14 km NE de Baie-Saint-Paul, QC (Canada)
About this earthquake
On January 2, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 14 km NE of Baie-Saint-Paul, QC/14 km NE de Baie-Saint-Paul, QC (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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