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Earthquakes Canada9 Aug 2026

M2.9 earthquake, Suspected industry-related event, 41 km S of Grande Prairie, AB

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded Suspected industry-related event, 41 km S of Grande Prairie, AB at a depth of 5 km, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was the 890th 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.

M2.9

The notice

Issued by
Earthquakes Canada
Area
Suspected industry-related event, 41 km S of Grande Prairie, AB
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.5 km
Time
2026-08-09 07:57:43 UTC
Epicentre
54.806, -118.767
Official source
Earthquakes Canada: the notice at its source

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