Another earthquake rattles Metro Vancouver and Victoria this morning
Some residents across Metro Vancouver and Victoria were rattled by an earthquake that struck just after 5 a.m. on Monday.
According to Earthquakes Canada, the magnitude 4.1 quake was centred about 43 km east of Sidney, B.C. at a depth of 17 km.
There are some conflicting reports of the strength of the quake, with the U.S. Geological Survey assessing the earthquake as magnitude 4.5.
There are no reports of damage or injuries, and Emergency Info BC announced there is no tsunami threat to BC.
There have been several other small quakes in the last couple of weeks, including on February 21, when a moderately powerful earthquake was felt in Metro Vancouver.
UPDATE: The earthquake 42 km east of Sidney #BC has a revised magnitude of 4.1 It was lightly felt around #Victoria and #Vancouver. There are no reports of damage. More info: https://t.co/Gp4664wB9i #BCEarthquake https://t.co/D4ZI9bFy8k
— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) March 3, 2025
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People around the region were woken up by the quake
Earthquakes Canada states the quake was “lightly felt” around Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island.
There are several reports on X of people who were startled awake by the quake.
Holy freaking EARTHQUAKE!!!!! on the west coast, Vancouver Island!!!!!! That was a big one. But not the big one. #earthquake
— Islandgyrl🇨🇦🐱🎹🦋 (@lilycatsmum) March 3, 2025
Who else in #vancouver is having trouble falling back to sleep after being woken up by the #earthquake? pic.twitter.com/wYotRMdpM1
— Richard Lee (@dadudeSevrythng) March 3, 2025
Wtf there was just another earthquake in Vancouver. The third within a couple months. I am actually getting scared that the Big One is coming very soon
— Heavenly Tyrant is Out (@XiranJayZhao) March 3, 2025
Many users online also shared their experience feeling the quake this morning.
“Nice little tremor from where I’m sleeping,” shared one commenter.
“I swear I can still feel shaking,” added another. “I can’t tell if it’s real or if it’s just my jumpy legs.”
The magnitude 4.1 quake was centred about 43 km east of Sidney, B.C. at a depth of 17 km. (Earthquakes Canada)
B.C. has a long history of earthquakes. While some have occurred recently, several of the province’s most significant and terrifying seismic events took place years ago.
According to Earthquakes Canada, B.C.’s Pacific Coast is the most “earthquake-prone” region in the country.
Did you feel the quake where you are? Let us know in the comments.