Minor earthquake strikes north of Canmore Friday morning

An 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Banff National Park early Friday morning.

According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake occurred at 4:46 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometres.

On Jan. 26, 2025, a 3.7-magnitude rumbled the region. The epicentre was near Grouse Peak in the northeastern corner of Banff National Park, about 58 km northwest of Banff and 33 km east of Lake Louise.