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M3.9 earthquake 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada on Wed, Jan 13, 1982, 1:56 PM AST (17:56 UTC), 10 km (6 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
3.9 (mblg), minor
Local time
UTC
1982-01-13 17:56:41 UTC
Depth
10.0 km (6.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
47.090° N, 66.614° W
Region
Canada
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001j0w. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC.