Overview

• At 9:13 p.m. local time on July 26, Earthquakes Canada recorded a magnitude 4.2 quake about 36 kilometres south of Grande Prairie.
• Officials have confirmed the tremor and note that earthquakes between magnitudes 3.5 and 5.4 are often felt by residents but rarely cause damage.
• No injuries or structural harm have been reported and modern building codes in Alberta are designed to withstand quakes up to magnitude 5.5.
• Seismologists say the event adds to a cluster of shallow tremors in the region, including two industry-linked quakes of magnitudes 4.7 and 4.0 in February.
• The Alberta Energy Regulator has been contacted as authorities investigate potential links between the seismic activity and local oil and gas operations.