Here’s the latest on Ottawa-area earthquakes based on recent reporting.
- A moderate tremor struck western Quebec and was felt across the Ottawa area on April 14, 2026. People reported shaking in Ottawa and nearby communities, with no immediate damage or injuries confirmed.[3][6]
- Earthquakes Canada monitors events and initially reported the event with magnitudes in the around 3.9 range, centered near Shawville, Quebec, roughly 60–70 km northwest of Ottawa. No injuries or damage were reported initially, but many residents felt the tremor.[5][6]
- Coverage across local outlets notes the earthquake as widely felt across eastern Ontario and western Quebec, with subsequent follow-up noting ongoing reviews but no damage details initially released.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull in more specifics (magnitude, depth, aftershocks, or official statements) from authoritative sources and provide a concise timeline.
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The tremor was felt across a wide area, including Ottawa, Fitzroy Harbour, Richmond and Constance Bay, as well as west toward Pembroke in Ontario and Otter Lake in western Quebec. Residents reported feeling shaking during the lunch hour. No damage details were provided in the initial information released by Earthquakes Canada. The agency continues to collect and review public reports related to the event. … Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre used a speech to a business audience in Toronto on...
connectfm.caThe Ottawa area was hit by two minor earthquakes over the weekend.
www.cbc.caLatest Quakes in or near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: This month: 2 quakes Latest quake: M3.0 Near Brockville, Ontario, Canada Strongest past month: Mag.1.6 Canada: 10 Km SSE of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, QC
www.volcanodiscovery.comFind the latest and strongest earthquakes near Ottawa, updated every few minutes. So far in 2026, 9 major nearby earthquakes detected...
earthquakelist.orgEarthquakes Canada reported a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. in Quebec, southeast of Valleyfield Quebec and east of Cornwall.
ottawa.ctvnews.caEarthquake Today - Maps, lists, data, and info about today's earthquakes, lists of the biggest earthquakes, and recent earthquakes.
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