Shaking reported following a M3.9 earthquake near Banff, Alberta

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Some shaking and a loud "boom" were experienced by area residents, though there were no immediate reports of damage.

A small earthquake struck near Banff, Alta., on Saturday night, with some shaking noted by residents but no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The tremor was detected a little after 6:30 p.m. MST around 6 km away from Banff, according to Natural Resources Canada, which revised the quake's magnitude to 3.9 after the United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially rated it with a 4.4 magnitude.

Though relatively weak on the scale, it struck at a relatively shallow depth of 17.3 km, with a possible plus or minus seven kilometres, according to the USGS website.

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As such, the tremor was felt by people in and around the epicentre, with reports on Twitter of a rumble, followed by a "boom" sound. Canmore Fire and Rescue said in a tweet it had been heard and felt in Canmore, Banff and Deadman’s Flats.

Quakes of that strength can be felt by residents, but rarely cause damage, and no serious damage was reported.

Earthquakes in this region are rare, with only a handful — all smaller than Saturday's — reported in the last 10 years, according to CBC News. The largest, with a magnitude of 6.0, dates back to 1918.

Check back for updates as we continue to monitor the situation.