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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.' ~9 H- ?) {' c6 `2 C! }' e6 \
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The 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. local time.
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& l" j& l" u& z* c# d5 oNo injuries have been reported.) L+ i( }2 {1 l4 d5 M
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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.2 r3 `" _# ]) h) a. |! ~) `' @% }
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4 Q9 Y7 ?5 R2 `5 n: U! X% |, D8 WThe area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C.( R9 l! |" o+ P- d0 g
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+ K6 R e6 r$ p8 A# CAccording to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country., Y. n. D' l0 D' ]3 ?6 P
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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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