The earthquake, recorded about 18 kilometres east of Postville, N.L., was one of the most powerful to hit the region since 2009, according to Canadian government records
Earthquakes Canada classifies magnitude 4.3 as among earthquakes that are “often felt, but rarely cause damage.”
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was also recorded off eastern Newfoundland on Sunday, 310 kilometres east of Bonavista. It follows a magnitude 4.4 quake recorded in the same area off of Bonavista on Jan. 31, both at a depth of 18 kilometres. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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