Ontario quake downgraded to 5.0
Posted Jun 23, 2010 02:21:46 PM.
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The U-S Geological Survey has downgraded the earthquake that hit Ontario to 5.0 magnitude.
The epicentre of the quake was 61 kilometres north of Ottawa.
The quake hit just before 1:45 Eastern Time.
It lasted about 30 seconds in most spots including
Waterloo Region and surrounding areas.
There are no immediate reports of damage or injury in our area.
The quake caused considerable damage in Gracefield, Quebec, where a state of emergency has been declared.
A town councillor says at least seven buildings are damaged.
The quake was also felt in the northeastern U-S.
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