5.0 magnitude earthquake rattles northern Alberta

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Alberta just before 9 am on Thursday, with no record of it causing damage.

The earthquake was located 30 km east/northeast of Reno, 176 km east/northeast of Grande Prairie and struck at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Earthquakes Canada

EARTHQUAKE Mag=5 on 16 Mar at 08:46 MDT.

Details : https://t.co/z38j9UXwvu

30 km ENE of Reno, AB

176 km ENE of Grande Prairie, AB

— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) March 16, 2023

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According to the United States Geological Society (USGS), a 4.8 magnitude quake also struck nearby around 15 minutes prior to the 5.0 shaker.

The same area was rattled by numerous quakes in November, including a 5.8 magnitude that was felt as far away as Edmonton.

More to come…