Minor earthquake reported in Fredericton

FREDERICTON – Dozens of people say they felt the earth shake slightly in Fredericton.

Natural Resources Canada says a 3.6-magnitude earthquake was reported just before 8 p.m. Thursday.

The centre of the quake was about 20 kilometres northeast of Fredericton.

Natural Resources says it received more than 120 reports from people who felt the quake, but there were no reports of injuries.

It says the quake was “lightly felt” by residents in Fredericton and Canterbury, with some as far away as Woodstock.