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Shaking houses, noise caused by construction: City of Timmins (UPDATED)

It happened around 8:45 a.m.
2018-05-07 Timmins City Hall MH
Timmins City Hall. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

Did your house shake this morning?

The shaking and loud boom this morning around 8:45 a.m. were caused by construction, according to a Facebook post from the City of Timmins. 

According to the post, the construction is being completed down Pine Street South near the Deloro Landfill. It is not a city construction project.

Earthquakes Canada has confirmed a 1.6 magnitude event from a blast on surface.