Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
Québec · La Haute-Gaspésie
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M2.3 Earthquake near La Haute-Gaspésie, Québec (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near La Haute-Gaspésie, Québec (Canada) on April 9, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
4ced09e23750ef843656b90bfdf0104152313b96
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 14:13:54 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
49.61170,
-66.20310
Temperature
0.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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