Earthquakes Canada recorded a magnitude 3.7 earthquake north of Toronto just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
The agency said the quake struck about 23 kilometres east-southeast of Orillia, Ont., and roughly 99 kilometres north-northeast of Toronto. It happened at 10:59 p.m. and was about five kilometres below the surface.
Earthquakes Canada reported no damage and said none was expected, noting the quake was only lightly felt.
On its “Did you feel it?” page, more than 2,400 people reported feeling the shaking. Reports came from as far west as Kitchener, across Toronto, and east to Belleville, as well as south to Niagara Falls.
Many people also took to social media to share their reactions, with some saying the earthquake felt like another challenge for the region, which has recently faced extreme snow and cold.
Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey measured the quake as slightly stronger, putting it at magnitude 4.1 with a depth of 11 kilometres.
