Canada's National Earthquake Scenario Catalogue - Near Ottawa - Magnitude 5.5

Faults in the valleys near Ottawa could rupture and produce strong, shallow earthquakes. This magnitude 5.5 scenario visualizes the effects of such an event. It does not represent the most severe earthquake that could occur, but one that is more likely and could still cause damage.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 22:07 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 22:07 (UTC)
contact_email	nicky.hastings@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published	2022-12-05 00:00:00
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title_fr	Catalogue national de scénarios de tremblement de terre - Près d’Ottawa - Magnitude 5,5
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