What the records say
- When
- 25 Nov 1988
- Kind
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- 5.8
- Where
- Canada
- Coordinates
- 48.05° N, 71.31° W
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 50
- Intensity mmi
- 7
- Depth km
- 22
1988 Saguenay earthquake
Earthquake in Quebec, Canada
The 1988 Saguenay earthquake struck Quebec, Canada with a moment magnitude of 5.9 on November 25. It is one of the largest recorded earthquakes in eastern Canada and eastern North America during the 20th century. The earthquake was felt by millions, and damaged some buildings. It could be felt as far as Toronto, Halifax, and Boston.
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The source
- NCEI significant earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptionsNOAA National Centers for Environmental InformationPublic domainSource page
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