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B.C. Residents Feel Light Tremor After 4.0-magnitude Earthquake Saturday

The Canadian Press, 18 Feb, 2017 12:57 PM

VANCOUVER — Residents from Vancouver Island and metro Vancouver have reported feeling a tremor early Saturday morning.

Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude quake occurred 120 kilometres northwest of Pemberton just after 6 a.m.

They say a weak tremor was felt in Powell River, Metro Vancouver, Port Alberni and Victoria.

No damages have been reported, and Earthquakes Canada says none should be expected.

EARTHQUAKE Mag=4.2 on 18 Feb at 06:40 PST.

Details : https://t.co/giPHQH7cNp

120 km WNW of Pemberton, BC

139 km NNE of Powell River, BC
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) February 18, 2017

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