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Small earthquake felt in Merritt

Small earthquake felt in Merritt | iNFOnews.ca

MERRITT – No reports of damage after a 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the Merritt area Friday night.

The small quake happened at around 9:30 p.m.

The federal government agency Earthquakes Canada says the tremor in the Nicola Valley could be felt by people in Merritt.

There are reports some residents felt their houses shake a little bit during the earthquake.

There aren’t any reports of damage and Earthquake Canada says none are expected due to the size of the quake.

To contact the reporter for this story, email halexander@infotelnews.ca or call 250-491-0331.

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Howard Alexander

Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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