4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of Alberta

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Alberta Thursday morning, with no record of it causing damage.

Earthquakes Canada added that the quake struck at 8:41 this morning as a “suspected industry-related event.”

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Earthquakes Canada added that it was lightly felt in Edson, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Hinton, Whitecourt, and Prince George, B.C.

A flurry of smaller quakes was also recorded, including a 2.3, 2.4, and a 3.5 magnitude, all categorized as “suspected industry-related” events.

Some people in Edmonton took to social media to report that they felt an earthquake Thursday morning.

“I felt it a bit in Edmonton. Very mild,” wrote one Reddit user, while another stated “Just felt a tremor and saw some things sway here in south Edmonton.”

Alberta is no stranger to earthquakes, including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake back in November 2022 and 5.0 magnitude in March 2023.

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