It turns out she was one of the many New Brunswickers who felt an earthquake that struck about 27 kilometres northwest of Miramichi around 4:40 p.m. on Friday. According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake had a magnitude of 2.5. Seismologist Allison Bent, with Earthquakes Canada, says the region northwest of Miramichi is probably the most active for earthquakes in Atlantic Canada. (Submitted by Allison Bent)Area has a history of earthquakesThe earthquake was too small to cause any damage, according to seismologist Allison Bent, with Earthquakes Canada. In January 1982, it was hit by magnitude 5.7 earthquake, followed by a 5.1 aftershock a few hours later, according to Earthquakes Canada.

Source: CBC News January 18, 2026 02:04 UTC