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PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — A strong earthquake occurred early Tuesday in the Queen Charlotte Islands region off of B.C.'s central west coast, according to Earthquakes Canada.- W9 A- U& q J4 f! r: x
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The 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. local time.
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3 f6 n% g% h" x- x" D2 B' l$ Z4 aNo injuries have been reported.
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An earthquake in this range is classified by as "strong" and "may cause a lot of damage in very populated areas," said Earthquakes Canada.
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8 b+ V. {! `/ _5 {8 bThe area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C.3 W3 O& r* p/ ?( V4 v) r& p7 Q7 X
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According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country.' y, X4 H7 q; _
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* W' V9 _6 Q \# V* OThe last massive earthquake to hit the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of B.C. was in August of 1949, at a magnitude of 8.1. The shaking was so intense that cows tipped over in fields. In Terrace, B.C., cars bounced around and windows shattered. |
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