SAINT-FRANCOIS, Grande-Terre — Monday morning, a 5.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Beauséjour, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 13:26 UTC (09:26 local time), was centered roughly 157 km east of Beauséjour. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Nearby region shaken by two tremors over the week

In the past week, the area has experienced two tremors above magnitude 5.5, both centered in the same region. The larger, a 6.5 magnitude event, was recorded prior to this quake, while the other, at magnitude 6.0, rocked on October 27.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey