| 1988 Saguenay earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 1988-11-25 23:46:04 |
| Isc-Event: | 421305 |
| Anss-Url: | usp0003p6p |
| Local-Time: | 18:46:04 EST |
| Magnitude: | 5.9 |
| Depth: | 290NaN0 |
| Location: | 48.12°N -71.18°W |
| Countries Affected: | Canada |
| Intensity: | [1] |
The 1988 Saguenay earthquake struck Quebec, Canada with a moment magnitude of 5.9 on November 25. It is one of the largest recorded earthquakes in eastern Canada and eastern North America during the 20th century.[2] The earthquake was felt by millions, and damaged some buildings. It could be felt as far as Toronto, Halifax, and Boston.[3]
The earthquake was triggered by faults associated with the Saguenay Graben.
Aftershocks were felt as far south as Pennsylvania, USA, and as far west as Michigan