Two earthquakes near the Ontario-Quebec border could be felt across both provinces this morning.
Earthquakes Canada reported the first event as a 5.1-magnitude quake 21 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Que.Earlier, the quake had been reported as originating near Braeside, Ont., about 75 kilometres west of Ottawa.The second event came 10 minutes later near Braeside and registered as a 4.2-magnitude quake.
Residents in eastern Ontario and west Quebec said the shaking latest 30 seconds.The quake could be felt as far away as Toronto.Quakes measuring from 2.5 to 5.4 are often felt, but cause only minor damage. There are about 30,000 around the world each year.