In 1944 , the city was rocked by the magnitude 5.8 Cornwall – Massena earthquake . There were no deaths or injuries reported , but several chimneys were destroyed or damaged , along with heavy damage to historical masonry structures . For example , the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School received heavy damage from masonry work falling through the roof of the gymnasium
Cornwall – Massena earthquake
1944 Cornwall–Massena earthquake
Cornwall, Ontario