SAINT-FRANCOIS, Grande-Terre — Monday morning, a 6.0 magnitude quake was reported close to Beauséjour, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 12:54 UTC (08:54 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 166 km east of Beauséjour and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 8 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor.

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.

Past week’s quake

Over the last week, another magnitude 6.5 quake was registered in the region, with the event also occurring near Beauséjour, prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey