Canada's National Earthquake Scenario Catalogue - Event near Montreal - Magnitude 5.0

In September 1732 a damaging earthquake occurred immediately beneath the Island of Montréal. This scenario visualizes the effects of that event if it occurred today with a magnitude of 5.0, and represents a strong ground shaking event that could strike Montréal.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:09 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 22:09 (UTC)
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title_fr Catalogue national de scénarios de tremblement de terre - Près de Montréal - Magnitude 5,0
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