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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.
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The 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. local time." M g- c! T: v/ m! u5 n
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No 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.; k' |1 n ^2 h) \0 m
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The area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C.' q C3 C) h. g( O ?* y0 O8 K2 D
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7 |1 b ~/ n9 t- FAccording to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country.
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' Q# u5 R' ^" PThe 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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