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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.# Q! z0 l c$ E, o& ^) v- V/ b; {2 `
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The 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. local time.
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No injuries have been reported.
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. @# ?8 v# e3 d# Y, UAn 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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% i( O7 P7 g0 Z8 f: F- Z4 Z( cThe area where the earthquake struck is located about 260 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C.
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According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the Pacific coast is the most earthquake-prone area in the country.7 h2 y3 j: f; m3 N, d7 Y& w; P# x% m, O
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% u. Y9 z& v& NThe 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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