Another early morning earthquake hits B.C., shaking felt in Vancouver, Victoria
Another early morning quake felt across Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. on Friday. The magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported just after 2 a.m. local time
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported in British Columbia's South Coast early Friday morning, with the epicentre located 21 km west of Tsawwassen, and about 25 km southwest of Vancouver.
According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake hit at 2:08 a.m. PST at a depth of 61.5 km. No tsunami warnings were issued, and there was no threat of a tsunami from this earthquake.
There were no reports of damage, and none would be expected either, but light shaking was felt around Vancouver and Victoria during the early morning hours.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island on Wednesday, the largest in a series of quakes in southern B.C. over the past month.
Just last Thursday, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was also reported about 18 km northeast of Victoria.
That early morning quake was lightly felt in Greater Victoria, Duncan, and the Metro Vancouver area, as well, with residents taking to X to report the tremor, which was said to have lasted for about five seconds. Rumbles were also felt in Washington state.
When an earthquake occurs, emergency experts urge you to drop, cover and hold if you feel shaking. See more information on earthquake safety and how to prepare, here.
