Did you feel it? 4.0 earthquake near Joliette rumbles as far as Montreal
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© Provided by The Gazette A 4.0 earthquake near Joliette was felt in Montreal May 17, 2021.
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the Montreal-area early Monday morning.
The event was recorded by Earthquakes Canada at 7:03 a.m. and its epicentre traced to the Joliette area.
The tremblor, also felt on the South Shore of Montreal, lasted several seconds and seemed comparable to the vibration of a the passing of a heavy truck.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries nor, according to the federal agency, should any be expected.