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Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near Orillia, tremors felt across southern Ontario

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Tremors felt across southern Ontario after earthquake strikes near Orillia

Tremors felt across southern Ontario after earthquake strikes near Orillia

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, says the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

Earthquakes Canada says it happened at exactly 10:59 p.m., with the epicentre located 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia.

The quake occurred at a depth of 5.0 kilometres.

There are no reports of damage and according to MNR it was “lightly felt.”

Scores of people across the region have since taken to social media to report that they felt tremors and shaking around 11 p.m. Some have also said they heard a loud bang.

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Earthquake near Orillia, Jan. 27 A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred at 10:59 p.m. on Jan. 27 near Orillia, says the Ministry of Natural Resources. (Earthquakes Canada/image)