Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Quebec · Lac-Normand
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M2.4 Earthquake near Lac-Normand, Quebec (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Lac-Normand, Quebec (Canada) on October 21, 2026 at 01:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.
The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
c4960d95ead62de69d92bdcc0ab7f6e5d3c01f2e
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 01:50:53 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.87300,
-73.10010
Temperature
3.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
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2