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Small Earthquake Recorded Near Saint John

If you felt the ground shake beneath your feet early this evening, you weren’t alone.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) says a 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Saint John area.

It was centered about 17 kilometres west-northwest of the city and was reported at 7:19 p.m.

There are no reports of any damage as a result.

As of 10 p.m., NRCan has received more than 60 reports from people who say they felt the earthquake.

If you felt the earth shake, you can report it to Natural Resources Canada by clicking here.

(Photo from Natural Resources Canada)

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Moncton, NB
1:01 pm, May 7, 2026
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