A small earthquake near Smoky Lake shook parts of central Alberta Saturday morning, with residents across the region reporting they felt brief shaking.

According to Earthquakes Canada, the magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck at approximately 9:05 a.m. MDT on May 9. The epicentre was located near Smoky Lake, about 54 kilometres east-northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, at a shallow depth of just 2 kilometres.

Because the quake occurred so close to the surface, the shaking was more noticeable than deeper seismic events typically recorded in the province.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage at this time. Earthquakes Canada categorized the event as “lightly felt.”

While Alberta is not known for major earthquakes, seismic activity does occur periodically throughout the province. Earthquakes of this size are uncommon enough to draw attention, particularly in central and northern Alberta communities.

Residents took to social media shortly after the quake, sharing reports of rumbling, shaking homes and rattling objects.

Officials continue monitoring the area for any additional seismic activity or aftershocks.