â–º Listen Live

UPDATED: 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded northeast of Grande Cache

UPDATE- Natural Resources Canada has officially measured the quake at 4.7 magnitude, rather than the originally reported 5.2.

If things got off to a shaky start for you this morning, you weren’t alone.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at approximately 8:41 a.m. Thursday morning in the Grande Cache region, according to Earthquakes Canada. Data is reporting the epicentre of the quake was approximately 66 kilometres north east of the Hamlet at a depth of 5 kilometres.

The quake was lightly felt as far as Prince George, BC.

No damage is believed to have been caused as a result of the earthquake.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
- Advertisement -