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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.
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: R7 O, d# M1 |6 ENo injuries have been reported.
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- r$ Y1 H7 L' ~, `% S8 VAn earthquake in this range is classified by as "strong" and "may cause a lot of damage in very populated areas," said Earthquakes Canada.: v+ a3 @* q2 F$ W# S6 t7 m
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3 W( i4 n* ?( i/ |9 VThe area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C.; S+ u0 P+ S- r4 V" N* `
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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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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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