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according to the United States Geological Survey. The latest quake took place just after 3 p.m. local time, according to USGS. Data provided by USGS showed the latest earthquake was 6.2 miles deep.

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Petrolia on Wednesday (February 12), according to the United States Geological ...