Did you feel the earth move?

Published on October 10, 2012; Published on October 10, 2012

Topics :: Natural Resources Canada , Montreal , Cornwall , Saint-Hyacinthe

A mild earthquake rattled through the Montreal area early Wednesday and was felt in the Cornwall area - though many people missed it as they were sleeping or simply didn't feel it.

The 4.5-magnitude quake struck at 12:20 a.m., according to Natural Resources Canada.

The temblor lasted just a few seconds.

The earthquake’s epicentre was near Saint-Hyacinthe, just east of Montreal, and buried some 20 km below the surface.

There have been no confirmed reports of damage.

Cornwall was jolted in June 2010, when a more powerful earthquake took place between Ottawa and Montreal.

The 5.0-magnitude quake struck at around midday and was quickly felt by many in the Seaway City. It also caused some significant damage in one Quebec town.

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