‘We woke to a thud’: Earthquake felt in Esterhazy

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.”

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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.

“We woke to a thud. I thought maybe something hit our house. It was shaking, and some items fell over. Some pictures on the wall are crooked now.”

Similar descriptions from other Esterhazy residents were shared on social media.

According to Mosaic, the earthquake was felt by workers at the site of its Esterhazy operations. The mining company said all of its employees have been accounted for and added that “comprehensive safety checks and inspections” are complete.

“The event occurred in a mined-out area of the older workings of the K3 Mine. Operations at Esterhazy continue as normal, with production remaining uninterrupted,” Mosaic said in a statement.

The company said mining-induced seismic activity is common in the area, noting that its facilities are engineered with earthquakes in mind.

“While the recent event occurred far from current mining areas and presents no immediate safety concerns, we continue to advance our understanding of the geological properties of the K3 ore body and will work with external experts to review seismic activity,” Mosaic added.