An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 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.Ìý
Natural Resources Canada initially reported the quake as a 4.0. However, they since upgraded it to a 4.4. They have .
"Lightly felt around Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island. There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected. No tsunami expected," added Natural Resources Canada.
Automatic detection of seismic event: magnitude 4.0 - 24 Jan 13:35 PST - UCLUELET, BC region
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes)
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The earthquake was located:
- 36 km SSW of Bamfield
- 87 km SSW of Port Alberni
- 138 km W of Victoria
- 175 km WSW of Vancouver
The , however, hadÌýa preliminary magnitude of 4.5 for the quake, but are now calling it a 4.8. They place the epicentre at 47 km southeast of Ucluelet.
Vancouverites 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)
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I’m in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and also felt it. My monitors actually shook
— Sandra Krego (@sandraUno82)
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I’m in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and also felt it. My monitors actually shook
— Sandra Krego (@sandraUno82)
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