A 3.8 magnitude Earthquake Vancouver hits Canada on Thursday morning 11 kilometres east of Sidney.
A Earthquake of 3.8 Magnitude
Earthquake Vancouver was felt by many residents in the Island and Metro Vancouver on the morning of Thursday.
Reports state the Earthquake happened after 4pm hitting Sidney as the centre and 75Km south of Vancouver. The earthquakes magnitude was a 6.4 rattling the North Coast, islands
According to Natural Resources Canada Seismologist Collin Paul, the earth was felt mildly along the island. It was also felt between Sooke and Ladysmith, and in Metro Vancouver. He stated, “People in Victoria had light shaking, and in Vancouver, we had weak shaking.’’
Earthquake Vancouver has had no damages to infrastructure or casualties so far and for an earthquake of such size none can be expected. Many residents have reported that they felt the earthquake and interactive map further revealed residents in Chilliwack and Nanaimo feeling the impacts of the quake.
According to sesmologist a quae of such magnitude takes places once a decade. The last time such took place it was back in 2015.
Conclusion
Earthquakes of such magnitude are expected once in 10 years and it is usually felt mildly among citizens. No reports of casualties or harms have taken place and everyone is deemed to be safe.
Key Points
- A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit 11 km east of Sidney, with tremors felt across Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver.
- Residents from Victoria to Nanaimo and Chilliwack reported feeling the quake, though no damage or casualties occurred.
- Seismologists say earthquakes of this magnitude occur roughly once a decade, with the last one in 2015.
