A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck northeast of Powell River Saturday morning.
The seismic event occurred around 6:40 a.m.
According to Earthquakes Canada, quake had a modest depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 118 km northeast of Campbell River.
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
The tremor was felt in Port Alberni, Gibsons, Victoria, and other cities in the region.
Automatic detection of seismic event: magnitude 4.1 – 18 Feb 6:40 PST – CAMPBELL RIVER, BC region
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) February 18, 2017
Given the magnitude of the quake and location, no damage can be expected.
