Earthquake hits Gatineau, Quebec
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Gatineau, Quebec, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 9:44 p.m. ET. The earthquake was felt across the Ottawa-Gatineau region and as far away as Montreal and Toronto.
There were no reports of serious injuries or major damage. However, some buildings in Gatineau were evacuated as a precaution.
The earthquake was the strongest to hit the Ottawa-Gatineau region in over 100 years. The previous strongest earthquake in the region was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in 1955.
The earthquake occurred on the Grenville Front, a geological fault line that runs through the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The Grenville Front is a relatively inactive fault line, but it has produced a number of earthquakes in the past, including the 1955 earthquake.
The earthquake was caused by the movement of two tectonic plates, the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The North American Plate is moving westward, and the Eurasian Plate is moving eastward. The movement of these plates caused stress to build up on the Grenville Front, and the earthquake occurred when the stress became too great.
The earthquake was followed by a number of aftershocks, including a magnitude 3.5 aftershock on Friday, March 24, at 1:11 a.m. ET. The aftershocks are expected to continue for several days or weeks.
The earthquake has caused some disruption to life in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Some schools and businesses were closed on Friday, and some roads were closed due to damage. However, the region is expected to return to normal soon.
The earthquake is a reminder that the Ottawa-Gatineau region is located in an earthquake zone. While earthquakes are rare in the region, they do happen. It is important for residents to be prepared for earthquakes by having an earthquake plan and an emergency kit.
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