More Earthquake Info

If you felt the Earth move at just after 1:30 this afternoon you’re not alone.

Countless people called the McKean Count 911 Center and WESB to report a tremor or shaking.

An earthquake hit near the Ontario/Quebec border in Canada and tremors were felt in Bradford, and even farther south. Originally the US Geological Survey said the quake’s magnitude was 5.5 Now they say it was 5.0.

The quake hit at 1:41 this afternoon about 38 miles north of Ottawa.

People in the Main, East Main and West Washington street and Jackson Avenue areas reported feeling the quake. It was also felt in Port Allegany, Warren, Olean, Allegany, Portville, Kill Buck, Randolph. In Jamestown, some buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

There were no reports of injuries or damage, but several buildings in the Toronto and Ottawa areas were evacuated. In Bradford, people reported items in their homes and offices moving.

Some people reported feeling dizzy or light-headed, and realized later it was because of the earthquake.

The quake lasted for about 30 seconds.

Besides Canada, New York and Pennsylvania, the quake was also felt in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Vermont, according to the US Geological Survey.

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