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Earthquakes Canada5 May 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 327 km ESE of Glace Bay, NS

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 327 km ESE of Glace Bay, NS at a depth of 18 km, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was the 528th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Earthquakes Canada located in and near Canada in 2026, against 1,245 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
Earthquakes Canada
Area
327 km ESE of Glace Bay, NS
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
18.0 km
Time
2026-05-05 18:19:16 UTC
Epicentre
44.785, -56.278
Official source
Earthquakes Canada: the notice at its source

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