Location "State, Prov." Lat(¡N) Long (¡W) MMI Source Alameda Saskatchewan 49.27 102.28 III "A number of local people felt the disturbance but did not know at the time of the occurrence that an earthquake had taken place. (Alameda Dispatch, May 21, 1909)" Alexander Manitoba 49.83 100.33 IV "It was sufficient to cause a very slight motion to buildings (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Battleford Saskatchewan 52.74 108.31 IV " Dishes rattled and houses shook but no damage was done. (Battleford Saskatchewan Herald, May 22, 1909)" Billings Montana 45.78 108.50 III "I. D. OÕDonnell says that he was sitting in a chair at the time of the shock and that he distinctly felt the tremor of the earth. He says that his home on Clark avenue was visibly shaken by the quake, but that at the time he credited the shake to a freight engine which was wrestling with a number of cars in the yards. S.W. Soule has confessed that he was also at home reading at the time of the quake, which was about 9:15 in the evening, and that a door which heretofore has never been in the habit of opening by itself, swung open. Mr. Soule arose, anticipating the entrance of a visitor, but no one entered. He was puzzled about that open door until the next morning when he read the accounts of the earthquake. (The Billings Daily Gazette, Wednesday, May 19, 1909)" Bismarck North Dakota 46.80 100.78 IV "For several seconds there was a distinct vibration, sufficiently distinct to be felt inside houses, and to cause a sort of trembling of floors and walls. Dishes were rattled on the shelves and furniture shaken, and doors and walls quivered as they might in a heavy wind. (Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 18, 1909, p. 4)" Brandon Manitoba 49.83 99.95 IV "People in their homes felt most distinct tremors, which caused windows, doors and other loose furniture to rattle. (Regina The West, May 19, 1909); In many houses articles of furniture were observed to move, and some residents were even badly scared. (Brandon Weekly Sun, May 20, 1909) " Culbertson Montana 48.14 104.52 5.00 "Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1.)" Canora Saskatchewan 51.64 102.43 IV "Walls cracked and window blinds swayed perceptibly, dishes, window panes and doors rattled and a rumbling noise was heard. (Canora Advertiser, May 20, 1909)" Carberry Manitoba 49.87 99.36 III "The shaking was much more evident to those who chanced to be upstairs at the time É At first it was thought by many that it was a heavy freight train passing through town (Carberry Express, May 20, 1909); Those who were upstairs and especially those who had retired felt the shock most distinctly, may wondered what had happened. (Carberry News, May 21, 1909)" Chinook Montana 48.59 109.23 IV-V "We experienced the same earthquake shock about nine oÕclock, the first ever felt in this vicinity. No serious damage was done here. The breaking of a few dishes and a good scare for everyone was the extent of the damage (Glasgow Democrat, May 20, 1909). The tremor was quite distinct and made practically every building in town quiver, rattling dishes on the shelves and shaking lamps on the tables. Most people rushed out of doors to see what had happened. The shock was a very short one, only lasting about ten seconds. The movement was gradual and light at first, culminating the last few seconds in quite intense tremors. Chickens and animals were badly frightened and ran wildly about (Chinook Opinion, Chinook, Choteau County, Montana, Thursday, May 20, 1909)." Choteau Montana 47.80 112.17 III "Some of the people in Choteau Saturday evening felt a slight earthquake tremor at about half past nine. A great many thought that it was a sudden gust of wind; others, however, pronounced it a slight quake, and they were verified by reports that came in from surrounding points (Choteau Acantha, May 20, 1909)." Craik Saskatchewan 51.05 105.81 IV "Buildings rocked and swayed and in many cases the inmates rushed into the street in great alarm.(Craik Weekly News, May 20, 1909)" Creelman Saskatchewan 49.82 103.32 V "Several small articles were dislodged in the station house. (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Culbertson Montana 48.14 104.52 V-VI "..the shock was felt by everyone who was inside a building. Those who were on the street did not feel it. The Evans hotel and Courchene building both of which are brick structures were shaken. Vases and other fragile things were shaken off shelves and other resting places and broken. There seemed to be three distinct shocks which lasted in all about 15 seconds (Glasgow Democrat, May 20, 1909). Citizens of Culbertson were startled Saturday evening. May 15th, about 9:10 oÕclock by feeling a distinct trembling of the earth which lasted several seconds. Dishes rattled, lamp chimneys fell off, houses creaked and some people were affected with nausea (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1.). H.G. Walsh and Ralph Bush, who room on the third floor of the Reed Cash Grocery, say that the vibration was so great that a lamp chimney fell off the lamp, and that a small pen knife which was lying near the edge of a table was shaken to the floor (Culbertson Republican, Friday May 21, 1909)." Cupar Saskatchewan 50.95 104.21 IV "kettles, furniture, etc. started dancing (Cupar Herald & North Q'Appelle Chronicle, May 19, 1909)" Cut Bank Not Felt "Cut Bank, May 17.ÑWe did not feel anything here at cut Bank, and now west of here to my knowledge. R.C. Rasmussen.(Glasgow Democrat, May 20, 1909)" Dauphin Manitoba 51.15 100.05 IV "those who still lingered in the highways and byways, were among those regretful ones who remained unshocked É a number of people rushed into the street É In many of the houses and stores dishes and bottles rattled on the shelves, but only in one case was anything reported as having fallen, and that occurred in one of the stores, though above the Herald office some of the ceiling plaster was dislodged. (Dauphin Herald, May 20, 1909); particularly noticeable by people who were in the upper flats of their houses. Those on the streets were not aware of anything unusual happening. (Dauphin Press, May 20, 1909) " Debuc Saskatchewan 50.68 102.47 IV "shaking the windows and moving the lamps. (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Deloraine Manitoba 49.18 100.50 IV "The shock was not strong enough to be felt in the street but those who were in bed and awake were the ones who felt the shake most plainly. In some cases and no doubt in almost every house, if notice had been taken of it, windows and dishes rattled, tables and beds shook just enough to give those who felt the shock a queer sort of feeling. (Deloraine Times, May 20, 1909)" Dickinson North Dakota 46.87 102.78 IV "The train dispatchers in the new Northern Pacific depot were frightened from their telegraph instruments and ran out of the building. They were prevented from returning to their keys for some time owing to the falling of a wall which succumbed and crashed in like an egg-shell (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). Dishes rattled, houses shook and many were frightened (Dickinson Press, May 22, 1909). " Disley Saskatchewan 50.64 105.06 IV "Dishes rattled and the earth vibrated to an extent that made walking difficult (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Elgin Manitoba 49.43 100.27 IV "Doors not tightly closed were jarred open and household fixtures generally were visibly shaken. (Winnipeg Telegram, May 17, 1909)" Estevan Saskatchewan 49.15 102.98 IV "felt by everyone here, É no single person appears to have thought at the time that it could be an earthquake that shook the houses and made the dishes rattleÉ. In T.M. PerryÕs hardware store the stoves and tins rattled, É The Empire Hotel, a solid brick building was shaken visibly, the chandeliers swaying and glasses rattled. (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Fargo North Dakota 46.87 96.78 III "Although the shock was very slight and was probably mistaken for some other cause by a great many people, yet the fact that citizens in all parts of the town are unanimous in stating that they felt a shock or slight trembling of the earth at about 9 oÕclock Saturday evening, proves that it was the trembling of the earth (The Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, Fargo, N.D., Monday Evening, May 17, 1909, page 8)." Forsyth Montana 46.27 106.68 III "A few Forsythians, who noted the disturbance, say that it lasted but a few seconds, and had a slight rocking motion, similar to the jar caused by a heavy vehicle in passing (Forsyth Times, Thursday May 20, 1909)." Fort Benton Montana 47.82 110.67 IV "It caused a tremor throughout many business and residence buildings, and the occupants were at first puzzled to account for the peculiar vibration. Pictures hanging on the wall were swung out of position, and dishes and glassware rang in faint alarm as the quake jingled them together. There was no damage of any kind in this vicinity; it was simply a novel and not altogether a pleasant experience (River Press Weekly, Fort Benton, Wednesday May 19, 1909). " Fort Williams Saskatchewan 52.11 106.66 Not Felt "Fort Williams, May 16 Ð No earthquake shock was felt here or at Port Arthur Saturday night.(Winnipeg, Telegram, May 17, 1909)" Glasgow Montana 48.18 106.63 V-VI "..attributed it to the passing of a heavy freight train through the railroad yards.. ..the paper on the walls commenced to crack and pull away then it was that men, women and children fled from the buildings and sought shelter in the open streets. At the residence of Mr. James Flaherty, living a short distance in the country, the paper was torn from the ceiling; a pile of brick near the Great Northern tracks was thrown to the ground; the clock in the office of attorneys Hurd and Lewis stopped at 16 minutes past nine; in a number of homes dishes were shaken to the floor and pictures on the walls swayed back and forth (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). Last Saturday night about 9:20 oÕclock, the whole town was thrown into excitement by two earthquake shocks. The first was quite light and many did not notice it, but the second was very pronounced and lasted about 10 or 12 seconds. During the night, about eleven oÕclock and five the next morning, two other light trembles were felt (Valley County News; Glasgow, Montana, Friday May 21, 1909)." Glendive Montana 47.10 104.70 V-VI "At Glendive the shock was very pronounced, it being felt at 9:16 and continued for 18 seconds. The Masons were holding a meeting in Masonic Temple at the time, and when the building commenced to rock the members rushed to the streets fearing the building would collapse (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). At Great Falls, Havre, Wagner, Choteau, Glendive and other cities in the eastern and northern parts of the state the shock was felt and dishes were tumbled from the shelves (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1. Later reports from different parts of Glendive also tell of dishes thrown down and broken (Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, May 17, 1909). " Govan Saskatchewan 51.31 105.00 IV " causing buildings to shake and lighter articles to rattle. (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Great Falls Montana 47.50 111.30 V-VI "At Great Falls the shock was felt for several seconds, no serious damage was done. The earthÕs disturbance was violent enough to throw dishes from the shelves and pictures from the walls, and to cause the inhabitants to flee to the open streets (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). At Great Falls, Havre, Wagner, Choteau, Glendive and other cities in the eastern and northern parts of the state the shock was felt and dishes were tumbled from the shelves (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1). From Great Falls, Mont., it is reported that the earthquake shock was felt there for several seconds. While no serious damage was caused, the shock was of sufficient violence to throw things from the shelves and to cause the people to rush pell mell into the streets (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 4)." Grenfell Saskatchewan 50.40 102.93 V-VI "the shock was so severe that horses traveling on the road had difficulty keeping their feet (Brandon Weekly Sun, May 20, 1909)" Halbrite Saskatchewan 49.50 103.57 IV "The walls shook and the dishes rattled on the shelves (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Harlem Montana 48.53 108.78 IV "Residents of Harlem felt the shock at about 9:15 and lasted but a few seconds. In some homes dishes were rattled and windows shaked [sic] but nowhere in this vicinity was any damage done. Those who were outside felt no shock (The Harlem News, Harlem, Montana, Thursday, May 20, 1909)." Harlowton Montana 46.44 109.84 III "The shock was quite perceptible in many of the larger buildings. It came about 9:15 and the tremor was sufficient to attract general attention, although few understand the cause. Those who were indoors could notice the vibrations distinctly. Water in glasses could be seen to tremble, and electric light globes were set swinging. Many attributed the disturbance to the wind (The Harlowton News, Harlowton, Meagher County, Montana, Friday May 21, 1906)." Hartney Manitoba 49.48 100.52 VI "glasses in the hotels were shaken off the bars and broken (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Havre Montana 48.55 109.68 IV "At Great Falls, Havre, Wagner, Choteau, Glendive and other cities in the eastern and northern parts of the state the shock was felt and dishes were tumbled from the shelves (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1. The quake was sufficient to rattle dishes upon the table and make the incandescent bulbs dance weirdly. Buildings all over the city quaked and in the Hotel Havre a number of people sought the street and they stood not upon the order of their going. A few of the early to bed patrons hustled out in their pajamas and nighties, [sic] and the exodus at the hotel was not unlike that in other building blocks in the city. ..felt not unlike a bridge vibrating with a heavy load passing over it, the team on a trot. The shock in Havre lasted probably five seconds, and did absolutely no damage. (Havre Plaindealer, Havre, Montana, Saturday, May 22, 1909)." Helena Montana 46.58 112.03 IV "At Helena great alarm was felt, and people rushed from their homes into the streets in wild bewilderment momentarily expecting to see their dwellings razed to the ground; but the only serious damage done so far reported in the Capital City was the falling down of a retaining wall ten feet height and two feet in thickness, and the shifting of a house to a considerable extent. Some idea of the force of the shock may be imagined when it is stated that the wall that fell was built of brick and heavy masonary [sic] and was intended to with-stand great pressure (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). more distinctly felt in the eastern and southern portions of the city and a retaining wall at the residence of Herman Paul at five hundred and ten South Rodney street was hurled down. The wall was ten feet high and two feet thick (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1). In Helena furniture and dishes were rattled and walls were shaken down (The Helena Independent)." Hinsdale Montana 48.39 107.09 IV "At Hinsdale the quake lasted about 3 seconds and was severe enough to cause most all the people to leave their buildings, and those who had retired for the night were shaken so that they got out of bed. In the business portion of the town people ran into the street expecting other shakes to follow (Montana Homestead, Hinsdale, Valley County, Montana, Friday May 21, 1909). " Indian Head Saskatchewan 50.53 103.68 VI "sufficiently severe to move the content of houses and stores. The buildings moved perceptibly.(Moose Jaw Evening News, May 17, 1909); , where windows rattled and heavy articles such as stoves and furniture where moved. (Saskatton Daily Phoenix, May 17, 1909); goods were shaken from the shelves in stores, furniture and lamps, and dishes in houses were moved and the citizens rushed to the open (Carman Standard, May 27, 1909)" Invermay Saskatchewan 51.78 103.15 IV "Dishes on the sideboards rattled (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Kamsack Saskatchewan 51.57 101.85 III-IV " in some houses the windows rattled. (Kamsack Times, May 21, 1909)" Kennedy Saskatchewan 50.01 102.35 IV "Several houses and stores were shaken and furniture, lamps, etc., swayed considerably, startling the residents. (Manitoba Free Press, May 18 1909); Furniture, lamps, etc., swayed considerably, startling the residents. (Winnipeg Telegram, May 18, 1909)" Langham Saskatchewan 50.15 101.67 IV "Houses rocked and their contents rattled. (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Lanigan Saskatchewan 51.85 105.03 IV " causing several houses to tremble and contents to rattle violently. (Regina The West, May 19, 1909); glassware began to rattle (Regina Morning Leader, May17, 1909)" Lead South Dakota 44.35 103.75 V-VI "The Lead Call states that quite a number of citizens of that place distinctly felt the earthquake shocks on last Saturday evening at 9:15 oÕclock, the time the quake was felt in Montana (The Northwest Post; Belle Fourche, South Dakota; May 20, 1909). Emil Faust and one or two other reliable and trustworthy citizens declare that at that hour two distinct shocks of earthquake took place, sufficient in their intensity to knock down small articles from the shelves and to make things generally move in the rooms in which they were sitting (Daily Pioneer Times, Deadwood, SD, May 18, 1909)." Lethbridge Alberta 49.72 112.80 III-IV "A number of buildings were shaken but not damaged. (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Lewistown Montana 47.05 109.42 III "Lewistown and other points in Fergus County experienced slight shocks (Havre Plain Dealer, May 22, 1909); The next day brought reports from Great Falls and Lewistown that buildings there had been shaken (The Harlowton News, May 21, 1909)" Lloydminster Saskatchewan 53.28 110.01 Not Felt "Lloydminster, Sask., May 16 Ð No earthquake was felt here last night. (Winnipeg, Telegram, May 17, 1909)" Lumsden Saskatchewan 50.65 104.87 IV "to rattle crockery É and ÉÉ furniture . ÉÉ (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Macgregor Manitoba 49.95 98.80 III-IV "a shock supposed to have been caused by an earthquake was felt in the town (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17 1909)" Malta Montana 48.35 107.87 V-VI "Malta and vicinity experienced a slight earthquake shock at 9:20. Saturday evening, the seismic disturbance was from north to south. Some buildings were shaken, causing dishes to fall from shelves, but no damage is so far reported. Many people were badly frightened, imagining the millenium had come (Glasgow Democrat, May 20, 1909). Saturday night at 9:15 this vicinity was visited by an earthquake shock. Houses shook and windows and dishes rattled but no serious damage was done (Valley County News; Glasgow, Montana, Friday May 21, 1909). It lasted about thirty seconds. However, no damage was caused by the shock, although windows rattled as thought a strong wind was blowing. Dishes in some of the lighter homes were rattled from their accustomed places (Great Falls Daily Tribune, Great Falls, Montana, Sunday Morning May 16, 1909)." Maple Creek Saskatchewan 49.92 109.47 IV " making dishes rattle, chandeliers swing,É Nearly every store in town was vacated by customers and clerks alike, the swaying of the buildings and the swinging to and fro of suspended articlesÉ. People walking along the sidewalks apparently never felt the shock. (Maple Creek News, May 20, 1909)" McTaggert Saskatchewan 49.73 104.01 IV "crockery rattled (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17 1909)" Medicine Hat Alberta 50.05 110.68 IV "The vibrations were not sufficient enough to cause any damage but considerable fright was created (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Medora North Dakota 46.91 103.52 IV "A slight earthquake shock was felt here Saturday evening about 9 oÕclock. Dishes in cupboards rattled and pictures on the walls were disturbed. There were two distinct shocks, at slight intervals and were very noticeable (Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, May 17, 1909)." Melfort Saskatchewan 52.87 104.63 IV "A slight earthquake shock was felt here (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Miles City Montana 46.41 105.84 IV "..not felt in street, scarcely perceptible on the first floor dwellings, and had to be supported by collaborators evidence by person on second floors before they were sure it was not their imagination. Dishes rattled and in some houses furniture moved around like in a spiritual scene (Miles City: Daily Yellowstone Journal and Miles City: Stockgrowers Journal Ð Monday May 17, 1909)." Milestone Saskatchewan 49.99 104.52 IV "Buildings were jarred slightly and in the hardware stores the tea-pots and tinware rattled considerably. (Milestone Mail, May 21, 1909)" Minto Manitoba 49.40 100.00 III "Hugh McMillan was struck with the vibration of his house, something he never experienced before, but paid no attention to it, while R.O. Morrow heard a noise resembling a rig passing over the bridge near his place. (Minto Packet, May 20, 1909); Very few recognized the earthquake on Saturday evening, (Minto Riverside Review, May 22, 1909)" Mondak Montana 48.02 104.05 IV-V "Saturday evening at 9:15 there was a good deal of excitement in our little city when people discovered that dishes were rattling and tables moving without any apparent cause. The earthquake shock lasted for about 30 seconds and was quite severe in places but no damage was done in the city (Mondak Montana, Saturday, May 22, 1909)." Montreal Quebec Not Felt "Montreal, Que., May 17 Ð No trace of an earthquake shock was felt here. (Brandon Weekly Sun May 20, 1909)" Moose Jaw Saskatchewan 50.38 105.58 V-VI "At Moosejaw walls were shaken to such an extent that there is hardly a house in the city in which the pictures were not thrown to the floor (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). At Weyburn and Moose Jaw, the tremor was sufficient to shake articles off mantles (Yellowstone Monitor, Glendive, MT, Thursday May 20, 1909, page 1). in some cases it is reported that plaster was cracked and pictures fell. ... desks commenced to display a tendency to take a walk across the floor. ... On the other hand the disturbance was not noticed at all by many on the streets. Moose Jaw Evening Times, May 17, 1909) " Moosomin Saskatchewan 50.15 101.68 IV "The shock was felt more particularly on the second storeys where dishes were rattled and lamps set swinging. (Regina The West, May 19, 1909)" Morden Manitoba 49.19 98.10 IV "Though not very noticeable here it was of sufficient force to shake furniture on the upper flats (Morden Chronicle, May 20, 1909); In some instances the dishes on the sideboard shelves were heard to rattle, (Morden Empire, May 20, 1909)" Neepawa Manitoba 50.23 99.47 IV "Dishes rattled, furniture shook and one citizen says his house swayed to and fro quite perceptibly. (Neepawa Register, May 20, 1909)" Neudurf Saskatchewan 50.73 103.03 V "causing windows to rattle. (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17 1909)" Port Arthur Saskatchewan Not Felt "Fort Williams, May 16 Ð No earthquake shock was felt here or at Port Arthur Saturday night. (Winnipeg, Telegram, May 17, 1909)" Portage la Prairie Manitoba 49.97 98.33 III "were noticed by a few persons. (Portage la Prairie Evening Review, May 19, 1909)" Prince Albert Saskatchewan 53.25 105.75 III "were felt as far north as Prince Albert (Mondak Montana, Saturday, May 22, 1909); People living in brick houses never noticed it at all, but some who happened to be upstairs in brick houses felt a slight movement of the building. (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Qu Appelle Saskatchewan 50.55 103.90 IV-V "Houses swayed, doors rattled, crockery and plaster fell (Qu'Appelle Progress, May 20, 1909); the ground and buildings swayed with a gentle undulating motion (Regina The West, May 19, 1909) " Rapid City South Dakota 44.07 103.22 III-IV "Rapid City and vicinity felt a perceptible seismic disturbance Saturday evening at 9 oÕclock and there were many persons who believed that the city was about to experience an earthquake. In several instances brick buildings standing alone trembled and frightened the occupants to such an extent that they fled in fear that the structures would fall (Rapid City Daily Journal; Rapid City, South Dakota, Sunday morning, May 16, 1909). " Regina Saskatchewan 50.50 104.63 III-IV " On the ground floor of a house it was hardly perceptible, differing little from the vibration caused by trains shunting or a wagon driven swiftly over the pavement. (Regina Daily Standard, May 17, 1909); Pictures moved on the walls, electric lights flickered and many other results were noticed. ... at first thought to be only the passing of a heavy vehicle, or a train, in some cases it was thought that an explosion had occurred. ... After the shock had subsided many experiences were greatly exaggerated. (Regina the West, May, 19, 1909)" Rosenthern Saskatchewan 52.66 106.34 V "Books were almost shaken from the bookcaseÉ Furniture, dishes, and even pianos rocked considerably in many houses. (Saskatoon Daily Phoenix, May 17, 1909); Articles inside of the buildings moved around considerably, even pianos worked. Several people in the downtown district rushed from the buildings badly frightened. (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909); Articles inside buildings moved around considerably, even to pianos. Several people in downtown districts rushed from buildings badly frightened. (Brandon Weekly Sun, May 20, 1909)" Saco Montana 48.45 107.33 IV "An earthquake struck here at 9:15 p.m., shaking all buildings quite badly but no damage was done. There were two waves, the first one light, followed closely by a second one which was heavier, lasting eight or nine seconds. The first shock shook buildings like a heavy wind (Great Falls Daily Tribune, Great Falls, Montana, Sunday Morning May 16, 1909)." Saskatoon Saskatchewan 52.17 106.67 IV " Buildings rocked, doors creaked, dishes rattled and the earth trembled (Regina the West, May 19, 1909); In scores of homes windows rattled, doors shook, pictures swayed on the walls and dishes and glassware clinked and clattered restlessly Écreaking and rattling of doors and windows (Saskatoon Daily Phoenix, May 17, 1909) " Selkirk Manitoba 50.17 96.87 III "Windows rattled (Selkirk Expositor, May 21, 1909); " Stoughton Saskatchewan 49.68 103.03 III "Locally the disturbance was quite noticeable, particularly to those who were in the upper portion of buildings at the time (Stoughton Times, May 21, 1909)" Strasbourg Saskatchewan 51.07 104.96 III "The shock was distinctly felt here but very little damage was done. The veranda of Rev. Julius ZaetschkyÕs house and loosened from its foundation and also the stairway inside. (Strassburg Mountaineer, May 20, 1909)" Swan River Manitoba 52.10 101.27 V " chairs and tables began to dance and bric-a-brac on the bureau changed their positions. Windows rattled (Swan River Star, May 20, 1909)" Swift Current Saskatchewan 50.28 107.82 III "Swift Current and Lanigan in that province, about five hundred miles west of Winnipeg, have been [heard?] from and declare that the tremors there lasted for fully ten seconds (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5)." Terry Montana 46.79 105.31 III "It came along gently about 9:30 and made those who retired feel like the timid woman who always had to look for a man under the bed. The sensation was as if someone was under the bed trying to lift it (Terry Tribune Ð Friday, May 21, 1909)." Theodore Saskatchewan 51.43 102.97 IV "Windows rattled (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17 1909)" Vancouver British Columbia 49.25 123.11 Not Felt "Vancouver, May 17 Ð No earthquake occurred here. (Winnipeg, Telegram, May 18, 1909)" Virden Manitoba 49.83 100.95 III "the passing in close proximity of some very heavy load. When the former was suggested the next morning by some who felt the disturbance they were ridiculed but reports substantiate their suggestion. (Virden Empire Advance, May 20, 1909)" Wagner Montana 48.37 108.07 IV-V "At Great Falls, Havre, Wagner, Choteau, Glendive and other cities in the eastern and northern parts of the state the shock was felt and dishes were tumbled from the shelves (Culbertson Searchlight; May 21, 1909 page 1.) At Wagner, Choteau county, the disturbance is reported to have lasted 30 seconds, and appeared to run from north to south (Yellowstone Monitor, Glendive, MT, Thursday May 20, 1909, page 1). A distinct earthquake shock occurred here at 9:16 this evening, buildings rocked; and the low, rumbling sound suggested the passing of a train. The disturbance seemed to run from north to south, and was of about 30 secondsÕ duration (Great Falls Daily Tribune, Great Falls, Montana, Sunday Morning May 16, 1909). tables and floor swayed in a manner to be disagreeable to the operators at work. ... Hundreds of people, who noticed the slight shaking of their houses, put it down to the jarring of the street cars or gave the matter no attention. It was not until morning, in many cases, that they learned the real cause. (Winnipeg Telegram, May 17, 1909); " Waskada Manitoba 49.08 100.82 IV " causing loose doors and windows to rattle. (Winnipeg Tribune, May 17, 1909)" Watrous Saskatchewan 51.67 105.47 VI "plaster was cracked and shaken from the walls of some buildings (Saskatoon Daily Phoenix, May 17, 1909)" Wellwood Manitoba 50.04 99.34 IV "china and silverware on sideboards were made to tingle. (Carberry News, May 21, 1909)" Weyburn Saskatchewan 49.65 103.85 V-VI "At Weyburn and Moose Jaw, the tremor was sufficient to shake articles off mantles (Yellowstone Monitor, Glendive, MT, Thursday May 20, 1909, page 1). though slight it was strong enough to tumble the contents from mantles to the floor. (Regina the West, May 19, 1909)" Whitewood Saskatchewan 50.33 102.26 III "barely severe enough to be noticable but those that recognised it put it down to a heavy freight train which was passing at the moment (Whitewood Herald, May 20, 1909)" Wilcox Saskatchewan 50.15 104.73 IV "Windows rattled and things were shaken up generally, especially in the hardware stores where tin pans etc. danced a lively jig. Dishes rattled in cupboards (Milestone Mail, May 21, 1909); made the windows rattle (Regina Morning Leader, May 17, 1909)" Williston North Dakota 48.13 103.63 III "A great many of our citizens were alarmed Saturday night when a slight earthquake shock was felt. Parties in dwelling houses and those living upstairs in the flats in the business portion of the city noticed more of a shock than others (Williston Graphic, Williston, Williams County, N.D., Thursday, May 20, 1909)." Winnipeg Manitoba 49.88 97.17 III-IV "An Associated Press dispatch from Winnipeg dated Saturday night says: Earthquake shocks which seem to have followed a general movement from north to south and west were felt here at 10:17 oÕclock tonight. They came in quick succession and lasted fully twenty seconds. People rushed from their homes and remained on the streets until all apparent danger had passed (Glasgow Democrat, Thursday, 20 May 1909, p. 5). comparatively few people noticed anything unusual and no one, as far as can be learned, felt the shock when in the street. In Winnipeg the shock appeared to travel north to south and lasted about forty seconds. No damage was done to property and a number of people failed to notice the tremor. (Saskatoon Daily Phoenix, May 17, 1909); " Wolseley Saskatchewan 50.42 103.28 IV "pictures on walls, or articles hung up in the stores swung to and from É Those walking on the streets did not seems to notice the shock, while those indoors, with very few exceptions, were more or less disturbed. É the well caved in fully an hour before the quake was felt (Wolseley News, May 20, 1909); goods hanging from ceilings were seen moving for a couple of seconds (Regina the West, May 19, 1909) " Yorkton Saskatchewan 51.20 102.48 IV-V "So unmistakable was it that everyone notices itÉ It seemed to be travelling from west to east from the fact that furniture, doors, etc., on the west side of buildings were seen to shake before those on the east side. (Regina the West, May 19, 1909) ; Furniture and crockery were badly shaken in some houses... traveling from west to east as things shaken swaying in these directions. ... A great many people did not notice it at all (Yorkton Enterprise, May 22, 1909)" Zortman Montana 47.92 108.53 IV "A message from Zortman, in the Little Rockies states that the shock was felt strongly there but no damage reported (The Harlowton News, Harlowton, Meagher County, Montana, Friday May 21, 1906). building were considerably rocked by waves extending over a period of one minute (Zortman Ð Little Rockies Miner)."