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M0.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Sept-Rivières, Québec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 11:24:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Sept-Rivières, Québec (Canada) on January 8, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 11:24:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Québec
City
Sept-Rivières
County
Sept-Rivières
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
49.51390, -66.85730
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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