Early Morning Earthquake Recorded in Strait of Georgia: A Continuation of Recent Seismic Activity
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred early Friday morning in the Strait of Georgia, affecting Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland. The quake, centered 18 kilometers west of Delta, was lightly felt but did not cause damage. This follows a series of earthquakes in the region over the past month, the most recent being a 4.2-magnitude quake off Vancouver Island.
On Friday morning, September 29, an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was recorded just after 2 a.m. in the Strait of Georgia, affecting Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland once more, merely a week after a similar event. According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake was centered approximately 18 kilometers west of Delta and east of Ladysmith, occurring at a depth of 65 kilometers. Reports gathered by Earthquakes Canada and the U.S. Geological Survey indicated that the tremors were felt lightly by those in the area.
The region has recently experienced a series of seismic activities, which have raised awareness and concern among residents. The earthquake on September 29 follows a 3.8-magnitude quake in Haro Strait recorded on September 26 at 4 a.m. This particular quake was centered 11 kilometers east of Sidney, situated nearly 55 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. It was felt by numerous individuals across a broad area, extending north to Nanaimo and Parksville and south to Washington State. Furthermore, on Wednesday prior to the latest incident, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake was documented off the west coast of Vancouver Island, highlighting an ongoing trend of seismic activity in southwestern British Columbia during the past month.
In summary, the earthquake recorded early Friday morning in the Strait of Georgia is part of a recent pattern of seismic activity affecting the southwestern British Columbia region, specifically Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland. While the tremors were minor and no damage has been reported, they serve as a reminder of the geological volatility in this area.
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