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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Small earthquake lightly felt by Quebec, Ontario residents
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Quebec on Wednesday morning, shortly before midday, though no damage or injuries were reported. According to Earthquakes Canada, the tremor registered at a depth of 18 kilometres. The epicentre of the quake was 17 kilometres west-southwest of L'Annonciation and 30 kilometres north of Lac-Simon in the Outaouais region. SEE ALSO: Some Quebec and eastern Ontario residents reported light shaking, but there are no reports of damage or injuries. None are expected with a quake of this magnitude and depth. It was reported that some witnesses recorded the tremor's duration at about 10 seconds. Quebec is no stranger to earthquakes. In a 2023 interview with The Weather Network, Tiegan Hobbs, research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC)––the national organization for geoscientific information and research–– said shallow, crustal earthquakes occur in Eastern Canada, where the surface of the Earth is "just crushing around." These tremors occur in a zone stretching from the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence River, and includes major cities like Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City. The good news for Eastern Canada is these kinds of earthquakes are unable to register on a large-scale magnitude such as an 8 or 9, which happen in the Cascadia subduction zone, Hobbs noted. The thumbnail header was created using CANVA, courtesy of Cheryl Santa Maria, a digital reporter at The Weather Network.
CBC
06-03-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake 'lightly felt' in Victoria
Social Sharing A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded around 60 kilometres south of Victoria on Wednesday, officials say, in what is the latest quake to be felt in southwest B.C. over the last two weeks. Earthquakes Canada says the quake's epicentre was in Olympic National Park in Washington state, and it struck around 4:18 p.m. PT. The agency says that there were no reports of damage due to the shaker, and none would be expected. The quake was "lightly felt" in Victoria, according to Earthquakes Canada. Officials say anyone who felt the quake should fill out the Earthquakes Canada " Did you feel it?" form. WATCH | Should you be concerned about so many earthquakes in a short span of time? Multiple earthquakes in a short time. Should you be worried? 2 days ago Duration 3:05 Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains why these tremors do not increase or decrease the likelihood of a larger earthquake. Wednesday's quake comes after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Sechelt on Feb. 21 and a 5.0-magnitude quake on Feb. 24 off the coast of Port Alice on northern Vancouver Island. A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was also reported near Sidney on March 3, in what has been a particularly seismically active winter for southwest B.C. WATCH | Why some may not get emergency alerts after a quake: Why you might not get an earthquake alert during an emergency 1 day ago Duration 3:56 Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. For some it's raising questions about how to be better prepared. CBC's Baneet Braich looked into the Earthquake Early Warning system and how to better ensure it works for you.
CBC
22-02-2025
- Climate
- CBC
What are earthquake aftershocks?
Social Sharing Aftershocks are possible following a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that shook British Columbia's South Coast on Friday afternoon (the quake was initially estimated at a magnitude between 5.1 and 5.4). In fact, one was already recorded shortly after the initial shake — Earthquakes Canada recorded a 1.9 quake at 2:40 p.m. PST. It was quickly determined there was no threat of a tsunami following the first earthquake. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that happen after a larger earthquake in the same area, and are not an indication that a larger earthquake is on the way. B.C. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Green said anyone near the epicentre of the earthquake, 24 kilometres north northeast of Sechelt, B.C., should be prepared for aftershocks. CBC seismologist and meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe said aftershocks in this particular case will likely be minimal — and definitely lesser in magnitude compared to the first quake. "We may see a 2 or 3 [magnitude earthquake] in the hours or days to come," she said. What is happening during aftershocks? Aftershocks are normal, according to Earthquakes Canada. The agency says what you're feeling during an aftershock is the earth's crust readjusting after it broke during an earthquake. "We would expect the earth to sort of settle into that new position," Wagstaffe said. How many will there be? It's impossible to know how many aftershocks might happen after an initial quake, or how strong they may be. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the rate of aftershocks happening decreases with time. The province says anytime you feel a quake or aftershock to make sure to drop, cover and hold on. WATCH | Earthquake preparation drill: Annual drill urges British Columbians to prepare for earthquakes 4 months ago Duration 2:12 Thousands of British Columbians practised how to 'drop, cover, and hold on' today during the Great B.C. Shakeout, a provincewide earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday. Michelle Morton has more on how to prepare for the big one. How strong are they? Aftershock vibrations are, in most cases, weaker than the initial shock, according to Earthquakes Canada. However, it is possible they're strong enough that you will feel them. How long could aftershocks happen? Earthquakes Canada says in most cases, aftershocks could happen several hours or even days after an earthquake. How can I be prepared? The province's Prepared B.C. website has over a dozen emergency plans in several languages to help people get ready for future quakes. Plans include things like grab-and-go bags, evacuation routes, understanding what certain warnings and alerts mean and emergency contacts.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
4.8 magnitude earthquake reported north of Vancouver, B.C.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia, which is about a two-hour drive north from Vancouver, B.C., Canada. As of 1:30 p.m., there is no tsunami warning for the area. The magnitude has fluctuated in readings, getting up to a 5.1, according to our sister station KIRO-TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Add Unordered list of 3 trending stories for It's unclear if there was any damage to the area, KIRO-TV said. According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake was lightly felt in Edson, Grande Prairie, Whitecourt, Woresly, Jasper, Hinton, Edmonton AB, and Valemount, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Prince George, BC. Washington Emergency Management posted on X that some folks in northern Washington could have potentially felt it. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CBC
21-02-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Earthquake felt in places across southwest B.C.
An earthquake struck B.C.'s Sunshine Coast on Friday afternoon, with shaking felt in various towns and cities across the Lower Mainland. Earthquakes Canada has put the magnitude at 5.1, which is categorized as medium in strength and potential impact. It said the tremor was felt in southwest B.C. just before 1:30 p.m. PT, but that there had been no reports of damage. The U.S. Geographical Survey (USGS) measured the earthquake as magnitude 4.8. The epicentre was roughly 35 kilometres from Sechelt, B.C., according to the USGS. Rumbling and shaking were felt for roughly 10 seconds in Metro Vancouver. The earthquake was also felt in other places, from Whistler to Victoria and the Fraser Valley.
