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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near La Matanie, Quebec (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 14:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near La Matanie, Quebec (Canada) on June 18, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 14:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Quebec
City
La Matanie
County
La Matanie
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.78950, -68.01930
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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