Quebec earthquake preparedness drill set for Thursday morning at 10:15 a.m.
Great ShakeOut takes place across the province. Residents are urged to drop, take cover and hold on if shaking strikes.
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Quebec's Great ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. across the province. Montréal sits in a seismic zone, and the drill aims to raise awareness about earthquake risks and prepare residents for what to do if the ground begins to shake.
The three recommended actions are drop to the ground, take cover under a desk or table, and hold on until shaking stops. These actions are designed to significantly reduce the risk of injury during an earthquake.
Great ShakeOut is held annually on the third Thursday of October and involves public participation across multiple jurisdictions. Residents, businesses, schools and organizations are invited to practice the drop-cover-hold-on technique at 10:15 a.m. Thursday — whether in a workplace, classroom, home or in the street. No special equipment is needed.
The gap: the source does not specify whether schools, major employers or transit authorities have committed to participating in Thursday's drill. Prior participation rates or results from past Great ShakeOut events in Quebec are also not available.
The facts
When is Quebec's Great ShakeOut earthquake drill happening?
The drill takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. across the province.
What are the three actions people should take during an earthquake?
Drop to the ground, take cover under a desk or table, and hold on until shaking stops. These actions are designed to significantly reduce the risk of injury.
