Earthquake with magnitude of 4.0-4.2 hits near Oliver, B.C.

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was detected by seismic measuring systems near Oliver, B.C., on Saturday morning, withpeople near the townfeeling"sustained shaking"for up to 25 seconds.

Oliver is located in the southof the Okanagan Valley.The quake was centred 21 kilometres east of the town.

People from Grand Forks, B.C., and Washington State up to 150 kilometres wayfelt the shudder.

Earthquakes Canada initially reported the preliminarymagnitude at 4.3, but has since reassessedthe quake.

The USGS rates themagnitude at 4.2, saying it was triggered five kilometres underground.