# Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-21 13:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Executive Summary
A Quebecer finds 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater on Google Maps

## Intelligence Brief
A circular pit discovered by a Quebecer on Google Maps has been confirmed as a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.


Coverage from The Times of India, Smithsonian Magazine, Space, and CTV News emphasizes the unusual way the crater was discovered and its age.


The location and further details about the crater's size and impact are not specified in the coverage.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How was the meteorite impact crater discovered?
A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip

### How old is the meteorite impact crater?
The crater is 390 million years old

### Who confirmed the meteorite impact crater?
Scientists confirmed the crater

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Google Maps, Million Years Ago, Quebecer, A Quebecer, An Amateur Astronomer Using Google Maps Spotted, Strange Indentation It Turned Out, Meteorite Crater From, Google Earth It

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Times of India | A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater | 2026-07-19 20:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AJBVV95cUxQX2tZUlZZLVI2czFZR3FtQ1VvbWpETTRpQmN5V0EyLUhxc2dFM0w1OUdQUGk1RGY1MFFYeHdBRVJqcTdSWW9NZ2xqcGJwZVhqN3h3VHZtWHRoOG1XTVd3X2x0dmRkU3hUZW4wMk5QZ2Q5TWt0LTVzZzZYZkhUc0diTmJSbUhIdE82OHRWMUdNY2FZbHpjMFpKdG9HZ1ZvRFAtbmtHRFd5SWw4ZWRVMEN2TU9JazlfSTVFY21VX2NidS1QZEt3UE1LUTdRejB2aW9XOWc1ZzJ6Y1VsbGg0Sks0Ym1BTERGVkxHNHNjdUI0cjFVY2oxQTU5VXNVVjJnTTZzcFRfT1Q0U3hZSmlzbnNkdnFlZFJsLS0tdDhNOFdXeWs4TWdyMjYtTmVKSWxzSHViX0J5b0FIUWx3NG81NFFqSUhtUUNuVEdseVdHNk1UVDI?oc=5) |
| Smithsonian Magazine | An Amateur Astronomer Using Google Maps Spotted a Strange Indentation. It Turned Out to Be a Meteorite Crater From 390 Million Years Ago | 2026-07-19 20:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwJBVV95cUxNUE1BUkhLNXlGODl6TGJLRXNnSDRoODBCeWZpMlBDeEJ4QVo3UnFoNnVZTlotc3JLWktmVE5id19uVFVEUlR1aFhZb0h4LTcyWTNRUW9NakJJcEZic2hLNGc5TzBJUnIwd1htYU9aY2ZEeEdNVXE2LTVtTGlYcFNrdXhOdzRvVXlXNlV3U0hUNXhaQXJGS2NjblNpZlBTc3gzZ3VLNTJRdzFVZlNHclVCRWItZS1PUEFqNzBwMzlzbFRoZUNzQ1lWS2Z0U1MwdFBCaGVRdXc1ODFjQnpXN3dqSlhZLUNrbEt2cWRqVkJDbWplVVFMVWlPZ1FIZ2tpYmFFYlRJRW1xNDdlQ1Vfdk1SekZzWWJQczQ?oc=5) |
| Space | A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact | 2026-07-19 20:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxNaW5RaEtIZnJvb0RvMVNDUmhjbk5WR0xmQlFIY2REdmxvbl84a3hoM3NTRkk4bkRxajdYU1JHQmZmTnpabVdlbzl0anFZRW5IcHJuY2hvRGk1TV9pSUdCUDZubTRvY2RqMzRNT0cyTVRiSWhhS2NjTE9oTmZjenVib2VfampYQjc0LXJnSVVCLUhPWUxYZm5nNEx5OWJlRElReG5SbEtKWU9Ob3AtRVRFWE1JX0FWRXhjY0dFUGx6ZnVkajJ2T2xrV290MTJQSWc?oc=5) |
| CTV News | Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater | 2026-07-19 20:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNajFiV1BzejdTNG14LXlfRUJCQWZHMnQ1Vnd3V3Y1VVJidHlOcXVBcEJWbFpmZ0txdGNuZHhxdTBVbzFVTWEyaVlUdUF2M2J5UjJJOW1MaDBzTl9qUk16TEJIc291VnhyYy1CdTB0NDNqdEo4bVBSWHBtN1huRDN1b0JBdHJCMnFubXFrSFNwMUMzN1dvRkNpRUZWVDd6WE44NTh5ZWtRZGdRNmNPbHAxdTI1bjJhblZ5STVJWG1wSEMxdw?oc=5) |

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