Earthquakes Canada described the quake felt in Esterhazy on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 as a “suspected mining-induced event.” The community is home to the Mosaic Esterhazy potash mine. (Image Credit: Mosaic)
"suspected mining induced incident"
‘We woke to a thud’: Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
Nov 3, 2026 | 9:38 AM
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An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn’t the first time tremors have been felt in the community.
According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake – with a magnitude of 3.4 – hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a “suspected mining-induced event.”
The town, home to a Mosaic potash mine, has felt earth-moving events before. In August 2025, strong shaking was reported in the community east of Regina, and that event was ultimately linked to mining.
“I was just getting out of bed, and I felt something violent,” said Jason Whitby.
