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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 7 km NE of La Malbaie, QC/7 km NE de La Malbaie, QC (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 11:54:40 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 11:54:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Québec
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
47.68720, -70.07710
Temperature
-15.0°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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