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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Hits Pierreville, Quebec
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake, with its epicenter located in Pierreville, within the Centre-du-Québec region, was recorded early Sunday morning at approximately 5:45 AM.
Natural Resources Canada stated that the quake’s magnitude was confirmed to be 4.6, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a lower magnitude of 3.8.
The tremor may have been felt across a wide area, stretching from Quebec City to Montreal.
According to the Canadian federal agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 kilometers, contrasting with the USGS, which noted a depth of just 1.1 kilometers.
Additional details regarding this seismic event are expected to follow.