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Potential record-setting, 5.8-magnitude earthquake reported in northern Alberta
A series of earthquakes have been reported in northern Alberta. One of them could be the largest earthquake ever recorded in the province.
Earthquakes Canada reported a series of significant earthquakes in northern Alberta Tuesday. One could potentially be the largest ever recorded in the province.
According to Earthquakes Canada, there was one 5.8-magnitude quake and two 5.2-magnitude tremors, as well as a 5.0-magnitude aftershock two hours after the strongest event.
The first was a 5.2-magnitude earthquake that was reported at 4:45 pm MST, about 29 km east-northeast of Reno, Alta.
![Location of earthquake](https://images.twnmm.com/c55i45ef3o2a/5MLnHxqsk59oN67VG58nlx/4821a29ca5e78fd5d7bf71580cec4da1/5.jpg?w=3840&q=80&fm=webp)
A little over an hour later, a second and larger quake was reported at 5:55 pm MST. This tremor could potentially be Alberta's largest earthquake ever recorded, registering a magnitude of 5.8. Two hours later, an aftershock with a 5.0 magnitude was recorded 17 km east-northeast of Reno, Alta.
The strongest earthquake previously recorded in Alberta was a magnitude 5.4, which hit April 11, 2001.
![Record setting earthquake](https://images.twnmm.com/c55i45ef3o2a/5WEm2fNxCx1SwGa2WbrqMf/5490ec3f2921111dacbe32dd883f78b2/7.jpg?w=3840&q=80&fm=webp)
"We have received no reports of damage at this time," states Earthquakes Canada. The quakes were strongly felt close to Reno, and lightly felt in eastern British Columbia and western Alberta.