Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NRCAN_XML
Québec
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M1.4 Earthquake near 7 km NE of La Malbaie, QC/7 km NE de La Malbaie, QC (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 7 km NE of La Malbaie, QC/7 km NE de La Malbaie, QC (Canada) on December 31, 2025 at 11:54 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.
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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
Canada
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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