Residents near L’Annonciation, Quebec, experienced a sudden jolt on March 19, 2025, when a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck at 11:57 a.m. The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 17 kilometers southwest of the town, a place known for its seismic activity. Earthquakes Canada confirmed the event, which occurred at a depth of 18 kilometers, with specific coordinates of latitude 46.33° N and longitude 75.06° W.
The quake certainly startled those in the area, with reports flooding in from residents who felt the tremor. Among them was Michelle Blanc, a teacher who took to Facebook to share her confusion during the ordeal. “I thought it was my washing machine swinging too hard, but no, it was definitely an earthquake,” she humorously recounted.
Fortunately, Earthquakes Canada reported no immediate damages or injuries following the earthquake. “This is an area that does get earthquakes,” said Stephen Crane, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada. He elaborated, noting that the west Quebec seismic zone typically experiences around a dozen quakes every year, with numerous smaller ones occurring that often go unnoticed by residents.
