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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.! [) U3 i; r" o! l! v
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No injuries have been reported.; C+ L: }& t6 o: n! J4 l. f. h
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$ h3 q. U2 O: gAn 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.0 r2 f! @2 b, i0 Q8 F- x
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According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country.
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2 y7 J* j! }! ?: F. J m/ ZThe 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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