Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 26.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Québec
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M2.6 Earthquake near ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY REG., CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY REG., CANADA (Canada) on October 22, 2025 at 11:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
26.5 km
26.5 km — deeper 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport44.3 kmStraight-line distance
Canada · YQB · CYQB
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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