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Magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently rocks Southern Ontario
The magnitude 3.7 earthquake was felt in over 2,000 reports across Southern Ontario, with no immediate damage or injuries reported, officials said.
- Earthquakes Canada recorded a magnitude 3.7 quake just before 11 p.m. ET, centered about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia at a depth of five kilometres.
- Regional geology shows faults that produce occasional temblors, as Ontario experiences seismic activity near ancient fault lines and recorded two similar quakes in 25 years plus a magnitude 5.5 quake in 1929.
- Social media filled with firsthand accounts as the event generated at least 2,000 reports from Kitchener through Toronto to Belleville and Niagara Falls, with residents describing a loud 'roaring sound' and floors shaking.
- Initial reports found no immediate damage or injuries, and there was no immediate word on any damage or injuries reported in initial accounts.
- Social media reflected the quake amid recent extreme weather, with users calling it the latest challenge after extreme snow and cold, while this past week reminded some to respect nature’s power.
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