Banff – Alberta | Friday, October 16, 2026
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded near the town of Banff in the Canadian province of Alberta early Friday, with no reports of injuries or property damage.
According to data attributed to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at 4:46 a.m. local time, about 31 kilometres northeast of Banff, at a depth of 8.3 kilometres below the surface.
Available information indicated that some residents of Banff and Canmore felt light shaking, with no reports of damage to buildings or infrastructure.
Earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 are considered relatively light and may be felt by residents near the epicentre, though their impact depends on depth, soil conditions and distance from the earthquake's location.
Initial information included no reports of injuries or damage linked to the event.
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