Tuesday, December 9, 2025
ADVT 
National

Possible industry-related earthquake recorded Saturday near Grande Prairie, Alberta

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Jul, 2025 10:34 AM
  • Possible industry-related earthquake recorded Saturday near Grande Prairie, Alberta

Some residents of northwestern Alberta may have felt the ground shake after an earthquake was recorded in the region on Saturday night.

Earthquakes Canada says the 4.2 magnitude quake struck about 36 kilometres south of the city of Grande Prairie.

Earthquakes Canada says the quake was said to be lightly felt in Grande Prairie and the surrounding area and is a possible industry-related event.

The Alberta Energy Regulator says in an statement the earthquake was measured at 4.04 magnitude and that the Alberta Geological Survey, which is a branch of the regulator, is reviewing data to determine the cause.

No damage was reported, and none is expected.

Earthquakes Canada's magnitude scale says quakes between 3.5 and 5.4 are "often felt, but rarely cause damage."

Approximately 70,000 people live in Grande Prairie, located 458 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/The Virginian-Pilot, Amanda Lucier MAGS OUT

MORE National ARTICLES

Alberta RCMP say two dead, one in critical condition after vehicle hits pedestrians

Alberta RCMP say two dead, one in critical condition after vehicle hits pedestrians
RCMP say five people were walking on the Siksika Nation on Saturday night when they were struck.

Alberta RCMP say two dead, one in critical condition after vehicle hits pedestrians

Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site

Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site
Coun. Ian Thorpe is expected to bring forward the motion at Nanaimo's council meeting today that will ask to "formally request" Island Health to close the site on Albert Street, next to city hall.

Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site

Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again

Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Most economists are also expecting the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent for a third consecutive decision later this week.

Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again

Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza

Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza
Debbie Rachlis said Canada must speed up the approval process for the temporary special measures visa it is offering to members of Palestinian Canadians' families who are trying to flee the violence in Gaza.

Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada
Fulfilling a promise the Liberals made during the April election campaign, Mark Carney said the toll for an average vehicle will drop to $20 from $50.25 to cross the bridge.

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union
"There are many aspects to these negotiations," said Carney in Prince County, P.E.I. "We are engaged in them but the assurance for Canadian business, for Canadians, is we will only sign a deal that's the right deal, that's a good deal for Canada." 

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

PrevNext