Small earthquake in Maple Ridge

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Posted August 12, 2011 7:12 am.

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MAPLE RIDGE (NEWS1130) – If you felt a little shaking late last night in Maple Ridge and the Tri-Cties, you’re not going crazy.

There was a small 3.3 magnitude earthquake just after 11 p.m. The epicentre was right in the middle of Golden Ears Provincial Park.

There have been no reports of damage.

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