Earthquakes Canada says a minor earthquake was felt on Vancouver Island in the greater Victoria area Wednesday afternoon.
The federal agency states that the earthquake struck 5 km ENE of Sidney, or 26 KM North of Victoria at 12:57 p.m. on March 24.
EARTHQUAKE Mag=2.4 on 24 Mar at 12:57 PDT.
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) March 24, 2021
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5 km ENE of Sidney, BC
26 km N of Victoria, BC
The seismic event was lightly felt in Sidney, Saanich, and Victoria.
There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected.
No tsunami warning has been issued as a result.
4,000 earthquakes take place across Canada every year.
According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, a whopping 4,000 earthquakes take place across Canada every year. What’s more, the B.C. coast is the most earthquake-prone region in the country. In fact, there is a minor earthquake almost every day in the Lower Mainland. And while the majority of these earthquakes are hardly felt, certain earthquakes pose a serious threat.
Having a well-stocked earthquake kit, and knowing where it’s stored, is essential. Take into consideration your every day needs, from medication and contact lenses to feminine hygiene products and food and water. Don’t forget your family pets; if you have four-legged friends to feed, be sure you have a plan in mind for getting access to their food in the event of an earthquake.
