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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.! C# U( S ]% e# s E- D, P! a% @, e
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The 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. local time.% W0 S0 w8 {4 H7 ?' e
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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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The area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C./ e y3 h7 s" y* ]
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7 Y o' `3 _) H8 N! U) e4 NAccording to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country.5 l v$ m# v4 W
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The 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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