Magnitude 4.2 B.C. earthquake rumbles in an unusual spot
Digital Reporter
Saturday, February 18, 2017, 10:48 AM - A 4.2-magnitude earthquake trembled through parts of southern B.C. at approximately 6:40 a.m. local time, Natural Resrouces Canada confirms. The quake took place roughly 100 kilometres northeast of Campbell River.
"Nearly 30 reports of shaking have been submitted across the south coast of B.C. as far south as Abbotsford," says Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton. No damage has been reported.
The earthquake occurred off of major fault lines in southern B.C., but several minor faults exist within the region. It's the former fact, however, that makes this quake somewhat unusual, Hamilton says.
Earthquake, unusual location away from major faults #BCquake @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/hQjbjl8HOG
— 50 Shades of Van (@50ShadesofVan) February 18, 2017
"It's been a while since an earthquake has been felt in B.C.," Hamilton adds, highlighting the last quake in late December 2015, when a magnitude 4.7 temblor was felt in South Vancouver Island.
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The quake was quickly reported online via Twitter, with many noticing a small shake or tremble in its wake.
@50ShadesofVan @weathernetwork I felt it in Cumberland 1second jolt and creak of my house
— gary (@Vanisle_xplorer) February 18, 2017
@50ShadesofVan Definitely shook in Powell River. About 10-15 seconds long.
— daniel kargl (@dnlkrgl) February 18, 2017
@50ShadesofVan @ComoxValleyEcho @weathernetwork Made a small rattle in an otherwise silent kitchen in #Parksville
— Elaine de Shellac (@shellacsister) February 18, 2017
Thought so, felt it here on Texada. Just a small bump. https://t.co/mTzCY4stBL
— Ken Becotte (@kenbecotte) February 18, 2017
@50ShadesofVan @weathernetwork Definitely felt that one! China cabinet rattled.
— Susan Michael (@Cheviot2003) February 18, 2017
Anyone in the area who felt the tremor is encouraged to submit a "Felt" report to Natural Resources Canada, or the U.S. Geological Survey.
felt in Cumberland and Comox. Encourage people to submit did you feel it at @USGS: https://t.co/or9Y1xK71U https://t.co/y0O6UhEEyZ
— 50 Shades of Van (@50ShadesofVan) February 18, 2017
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