A new earthquake warning system has been launched in Ontario and Quebec

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A new early warning system in Ontario and Quebec may give residents the “critical seconds” they need to survive an earthquake.

The Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system supporting earthquake preparedness efforts in Quebec and eastern Ontario is now operational.

The EEW system detects earthquakes using a network of more than 200 sensors, Natural Resources Canada said in a news release. Earthquake detection sensors send timely alerts to mobile devices in affected areas.

The sensors now cover both eastern Ontario and Quebec, sending alerts through the National Public Alert System “tens of seconds” before an earthquake strikes.

“Seismic risks are very real in Quebec, and the Earthquake Early Warning System provides us with a valuable tool to enhance public safety in the event of an earthquake,” said Ian Lafreniere, Quebec's Minister of Public Security.

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There are three seismic zones in Quebec according to the government website.

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EEW alerts work similarly to tornado and amber alerts, warning people to take cover and protect themselves from an upcoming earthquake.

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Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, says the EEW system provides residents of Quebec and eastern Ontario with the “critical seconds” they need to protect themselves during an earthquake.

“This system is an important step forward in building a safer and more resilient Canada,” Hodgson said in the statement.

National Resources Canada is working to include “Critical Infrastructure Operators” in the EEW messaging system. Currently, the National Public Alert System sends messages to broadcasters and wireless carriers for distribution to people in affected areas.

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However, the early warning system is not new to Canada. EEW has been operating in western British Columbia since 2024.

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