Two Earthquakes Shake Northeastern B.C., One Felt in Fort St. John
Residents of northeastern British Columbia experienced a bit of a shake this week as two earthquakes struck near Fort St. John in less than two hours. According to Earthquakes Canada, the first tremor, measuring 4.2 in magnitude, occurred just before midnight on Tuesday, about 122 kilometers west of the city. This quake was mainly felt in the epicentral region and did not cause any damage.
Then, early Wednesday morning, a slightly stronger 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the same location. This second quake was powerful enough to be felt in Fort St. John, giving residents an unexpected wake-up call. Fortunately, there were no reports of damage or injuries from either of the quakes.
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Interestingly, these earthquakes followed another smaller one, a 3.1-magnitude tremor, that occurred earlier in the week near the B.C. community of Wonowon. Though weaker, that quake was also felt in the region.
Seismic activity is not uncommon in British Columbia, as the province sits in a seismically active zone. While these recent tremors were not severe, they serve as an important reminder of the region's vulnerability to earthquakes. Experts always encourage residents to be prepared with emergency kits and safety plans in case a stronger quake occurs in the future.
For now, life in Fort St. John continues as usual, but the back-to-back quakes have certainly left some people talking. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, you know how unsettling even a small one can be. Let’s hope the ground stays still for a while!
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