Latest News About Ottawa Earthquake

Here’s the latest on the Ottawa area earthquake, based on the most recent publicly reported updates.

Core update

• A recent earthquake near Shawville, Quebec, was felt in Ottawa and parts of eastern Ontario. Reports indicate it was around magnitude 3.7 to 3.9 and occurred in the Western Quebec Seismic Zone, with Ottawa-area residents reporting shaking but no major damage or injuries reported so far. [Sources note: Ottawa-area coverage and Earthquakes Canada data are consistently referenced in local outlets and seismic monitors.][1][4][7]

Key details to know

• Magnitude and location: The event was centered roughly 60–70 kilometers northwest of Ottawa, near Shawville, with magnitudes commonly reported around 3.7–3.9 in recent tremors.[6][1]
• Impact: In multiple reports, residents felt the shaking in Ottawa and eastern Ontario; no significant damage or injuries have been confirmed to date.[4][1]
• Frequency context: This region sits in the Western Quebec Seismic Zone, an area with regular but generally moderate seismic activity, often resulting in several felt events annually.[1]

What to monitor

• Local updates from Earthquakes Canada or Natural Resources Canada for official magnitude, depth, and epicenter updates, as well as any guidance on aftershocks or aftercare.[1]
• Ottawa media outlets (CTV Ottawa, CTV News Ottawa, and local radio/TV affiliates) typically provide minute-by-minute updates if aftershocks occur or if there is any change in damage assessment.[5][4]

Illustrative context

• If you’re curious about how this compares to past events, Ottawa-area tremors in the recent record include a spectrum of magnitudes in the 3–4 range with similar felt reports but minimal damage, reflecting the zone’s moderate activity.[7][1]

Would you like me to pull the latest official Earthquakes Canada bulletin and summarize any updates (magnitude, depth, aftershocks) in a quick bullet list? I can also provide a short map-based visualization if you’d find that helpful.