Séismes
Conseils sur la préparation et la réponse aux tremblement de terre, y compris des conseils de sécurité et des procédures d'urgence.
www.canada.caHere are the latest confirmed news items on tremors (earthquakes) in Canada:
- Canada activated early earthquake warning systems for Quebec and eastern Ontario in late November 2025, extending alert coverage to over 10 million residents and aiming to improve safety through immediate protective actions after shaking begins. This marks a significant enhancement in provincial preparedness for eastern Canada, including Quebec and Ontario.[1]
- Earthquakes Canada (NRCan) and other sources show recent activity in eastern Canada, including Quebec, with several small tremors recorded in the past days and weeks. For example, a 4.0 magnitude event was reported in Shawville, Quebec, around April 2026, indicating notable activity in the region. Ongoing monitoring by Earthquakes Canada provides updates on recent events and intensities across the country.[2][6]
Notes and context:
- If you’re in Amsterdam, the most relevant Canada-wide alert news would be the national system status and any cross-border guidance, though local alerts remain province-specific in Canada.[1]
- For up-to-the-minute quakes in Canada, Earthquakes Canada and regional seismology sites offer near-real-time dashboards and last 7/30-day summaries (e.g., Quebec and Ontario areas show ongoing activity patterns).[3][6]
Would you like a quick summary of what the new early warning system means for residents in Quebec and Ontario, or a map-style brief of recent Canadian earthquakes by region? I can also pull the latest official NRCan notices in French or English if you want.[6][2][1]