4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alberta, reportedly felt in Calgary
Oct 16 2026, 5:05 pm
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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Alberta on Friday morning, with no record of it causing damage.
The earthquake was located 35 km north of Canmore, 27 km north of Banff, and 101 km northwest of Calgary and struck at a depth of five kilometres.
Earthquakes Canada added that the quake occurred just after 4:45 a.m. local time.
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The federal agency added that the earthquake was reportedly felt in Banff, Canmore, and Calgary. As of writing, Earthquakes Canada has received 29 reports from Albertans who felt the quake.
Alberta is no stranger to earthquakes, including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake back in November 2022 and a 5.0 magnitude quake in March 2023.
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