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4.5-magnitude earthquake felt in Greater Victoria area

The 4.5-magnitude quake hit about 65 kilometressoutheast of Victoria, just to the east of the Olympic Peninsula, at a depth of 39 kilometres at7:21 p.m. PT, according to Earthquakes Canada.

People reported feeling ground and buildings shaking; quake's epicentre was just south of the U.S. border

A map shows a star indicating where the earthquake happened on the ocean between Seattle and Victoria.
The epicentre of the 4.5-magnitude earthquake was to the east of the Olympic Peninsula, around 65 kilometres southeast of Victoria (Earthquakes Canada)

An earthquake in northwestern Washington state was felt around the Greater Victoria area Sunday evening.

The 4.5-magnitude quake hit about 65 kilometressoutheast of Victoria, just to the east of the Olympic Peninsula, at a depth of 39 kilometres at7:21 p.m. PT, according to Earthquakes Canada.

The agency said there were no reports of damage and none would be expected.

"It would be very mild, just a little tiny rumble or jolt," said Alison Bird, earthquake seismologist with the federal government.

People reported on social media feeling the jolt and noticed buildings shaking.


The national tsunami warning centre said no tsunami was reported.

Bird said it's areminder that British Columbians live in an area susceptible to earthquakes.

She says people can prepare by practising what to do in an earthquake drop, coverand hold on and by preparing an emergency kit.

Next week, on Oct. 19, peopleacross the world will practice earthquake drills for International ShakeOut day.

B.C. residents can register to participate in the drill online.