Ottawa was rocked by an earthquake today as people report houses shaking and panic in the city.

Exterior view of modern cityscape in Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada (Image: Getty)

Ottawa in Canada has been rocked by an earthquake as locals say houses were shaking and people were "freaking out."

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'Shook the house'

Here is a comment from a resident who felt the earthquake. 

Earthquake in the Ottawa valley. Shook the house and rumbled for a good 15-20s

— Sarah Cleroux (@sarahsfoy) April 14, 2026

Earthquake hit the north east of the country

Earthquakes Canada reported a magnitude 3.9 earthquake, northeast of Shawville, Que.

CTV News Ottawa received reports from people in Ottawa, Fitzroy Harbour, Richmond, and Pembroke feeling the earthquake.

Tremors lasted 10-12 seconds

Initial reports also said the earthquake lasted 10-12 seconds.

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Earthquake hit at depth of 6.2 miles

According to initial reports, the earthquake hit around noon (local time) today, at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles.

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