2.8-magnitude earthquake was 'lightly felt' in Sudbury, Earthquakes Canada says

A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was "lightly felt" inthe Greater Sudbury area Sunday afternoon, Earthquakes Canada's website says.

The federal agency logged over 70 community reports of an earthquake in the area, ranging from weak, light and moderate intensity.

The earthquake hit at approximately 2:17 p.m., about 22 kilometresnortheast of the city. Earthquakes Canadasays mining activities could be the cause.

Earthquakes less than 3.5 in magnitude are recorded on local seismographsbut are generally not felt, according to the federal agency's website.