Tag: Orillia
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Mild Earthquake Shake Delivers a Jolt to Orillia Area
What happened A modest but noticeable earthquake rattled southern Ontario late Tuesday night. The event, measured at magnitude 3.7, was recorded at 10:59 p.m. according to Earthquakes Canada, with the epicentre located about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has confirmed the timing and preliminary location, and scientists say it…
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Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Orillia Area in Southern Ontario
What happened A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Earthquakes Canada confirmed the event occurred at exactly 10:59 p.m., with the epicentre located about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia. While a quake of this size is considered light, it was strong enough to be…
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Ontario Shakes: Minor 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Orillia Area
Overview of the tremor A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, according to authorities. Earthquakes Canada placed the epicentre about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia, with the quake occurring at 10:59 p.m. local time. While quakes of this size are considered minor, they can be enough to rattle homes and heighten awareness…