Another earthquake felt in Sudbury on Friday

A 3.5-magnitude seismic event was felt across Greater Sudbury on Friday. Vale confirmed seismic activity at Creighton Mine and said all employees are safe.

Just days after a mining-related rock burst at Creighton Mine in Sudbury that was felt across much of the city, a bigger one shook the area on Friday.

Early Friday afternoon, Vale confirmed the quake originated in the mine.

“Today, at 11:20 a.m., Creighton Mine experienced a seismic event measuring 3.97 in magnitude,” said a statement from Vale Base Metals.

“All employees are safe and accounted for and all established protocols were followed. Members of the public with questions are encouraged to contact Vale’s Community Concerns Line at 705-222-VALE (8253).”

According to Earthquakes Canada, it was a 3.5 magnitude seismic event, measured from one kilometre below the ground, at Creighton Mine, about six kilometres northwest of Lively.

No damage reports

The difference in magnitude is attributed to the fact that Earthquakes Canada measures closer to the surface, while Vale monitors deeper underground.

“There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected,” Earthquakes Canada said.

That compares to the 2.9 magnitude quake that hit the area Oct. 19.

CTV News has contacted Vale for details on exactly what happened and will have an interview with officials from Earthquakes Canada.

This story will be updated when we have new information.