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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake happened last night about an hour and a half north northwest of Virden, near Binscarth, Manitoba.

quake

The earthquake struck at around 11:34 p.m. and lasted around 5 to 15 seconds.

The quake was strong enough to be felt over 40 kilometres away.  

Although this isn't the first time earthquakes had been felt in the area, it is definitely an unusual occurrence.