An earthquake measuring magnitute 4.4 and centered in the Ucluelet region was felt as far away as the lower mainland Friday.
The quake came in at 1:35 p.m.
Automatic detection of seismic event: magnitude 4.0 - 24 Jan 13:35 PST - UCLUELET, BC region
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes)
Natural Resources Canada initially reported the quake as a 4.0, however they since upgraded it to a 4.4. They have for the temblor.
"Lightly felt around 麻豆传媒映画Island. There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected. No tsunami expected," adds Natural Resources Canada.
The earthquake was located:
36 km SSW of Bamfield, BC
87 km SSW of Port Alberni, BC
138 km W of Victoria, BC
175 km WSW of Vancouver, BC
The , however, had a preliminary magnitute of 4.5 for the quake, but are now calling it a 4.8. They place the epicentre at 47 km SE of Ucluelet.
USGSVancouverites reported feeling the quake. In South Delta, the quake was felt like a short jolt followed by a brief shudder. People are reporting having felt it in places such as Richmond, Coquitlam, and Ladner, as well as downtown Vancouver. Did you feel it?
Here are some reactions to the quake from across the region:
Pretty sure I felt that here in Vancouver.
— Jessica Rozitis (@JessicaRozitis)
I’m in 麻豆传媒映画and also felt it. My monitors actually shook
— Sandra Krego 馃嚚馃嚘 (@sandraUno82)
am in Richmond and even reported it to others while online - on Lulu Island we felt it.
— Quaint (@Quaint52988653)
Felt it in Coquitlam. 4th floor of wood frame building. Shook my toilet and rattled the shower glass door.
— Michael David Feeney (@MichaelDFeeney)
Felt it in Coquitlam. 4th floor of wood frame building. Shook my toilet and rattled the shower glass door.
— Michael David Feeney (@MichaelDFeeney)
Felt it pretty good in Ladner. Moved my tv slightly. Rocked for about 2 seconds.
— Susan (@tigereyes673)
Felt that decent shake here in Nanaimo!
— 鈽狅笍Crafty Fantastical鈽狅笍 (@craftykraken)
