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A 4.2-magnitude earthquake trembled through parts of southern B.C. at approximately 6:40 a.m. local time, Natural Resrouces Canada confirms. Many in the area reportedly felt the slight disturbance.
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Magnitude 4.2 B.C. earthquake rumbles in an unusual spot


Daksha Rangan
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.

"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.

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.

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