4.8 earthquake hits off Island's west coast; 'whole house shuddered'

Quake was felt on some parts of Vancouver Island

It was recorded at a depth of 32 kilometres at 7:50 p.m., said Earthquakes Canada.Mid-Island MLA Josie Osbourne, B.C. minister of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship, said on Twitter: “Wow!…The whole house shuddered.”For more information go to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/earthquakes-tsunamis/earthquakes

B.C. Hydro spokesman Stephen Watson said on social media on Saturday morning: “We’re inspecting our hydroelectric dams today following this earthquake: no damage expected. Went over our response on a internal call this morning. “A major seismic event on Van Isle at some point is why we have major seismic upgrades planned at our three Campbell River dams.”

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