Alberta Earthquake

• Did you feel it? No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.

  Earthquakes Canada said the quake near Grande Cache would have been lightly felt in the surrounding areas of Edson, Grand Prairie and Whitecourt, as well as in Prince George, B.C.

  Environment

  Feb 20, 2025
  
• Alberta Energy Regulator cites oil company for causing seismic events in Peace River area

  The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded.

  Science

  Mar 23, 2023
  
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• Western Canada rumbled by earthquakes Thursday morning

  The earthquakes were felt as far away as the Edmonton region, according to reports on social media.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2023
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• Largest recorded Alberta earthquake probably natural, scientist says

  The largest earthquake ever recorded in Alberta, which rattled homes and nerves Tuesday, was probably due to natural causes, says a geologist.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2022
• At least 2 earthquakes felt in northern Alberta on Tuesday

  At least two earthquakes rumbled in northern Alberta on Tuesday, according to a federal agency that tracks seismic activity.

  Environment

  Nov 29, 2022
• Earthquake near Rocky Mountain House upgraded to 5.0 magnitude

  Natural Resources Canada earthquake seismologist Andrew Schaeffer said Alberta experiences a fair number of earthquakes, especially on the western side of the province.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
• Earthquake felt near Rocky Mountain House, Alta.

  A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was felt near Rocky Mountain House, Alta., on Wednesday evening.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
• 3.9-magnitude Banff earthquake ‘not unusual’ for Rocky Mountain region: seismologist

  The earthquake was recognized at a 3.9 magnitude by Canadian officials. It was initially reported as 4.4 magnitude by the United States Geological Survey.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2021
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• Earthquake hits Banff region: ‘It was like an explosion’

  An earthquake hit the Banff region on Saturday night, according to town officials.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2021
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• 4.0-magnitude earthquake detected in northern Alberta

  A 4.0-magnitude earthquake was detected about 31 kilometres southeast of High Prairie, Alta., on Monday, according to Earthquakes Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020