On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., Montreal will participate in the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill organized by Quebec authorities and the City of Montreal.
The province‑wide exercise asks residents to follow the three safety steps of dropping, taking cover, and holding on to reinforce proper earthquake response.
The drill forms part of Quebec’s yearly program to teach the drop‑cover‑hold technique to the public.