Small earthquake felt in Greater Victoria as some report ‘loud bang’

Small earthquake felt in Greater Victoria as some report 'loud bang'
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If you felt a slight shaking in Victoria Wednesday afternoon, you weren’t alone.

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck at about 12:57 p.m. in the Greater Victoria area, said seismologist John Cassidy.

While the magnitude was relatively low, some reported hearing a “loud bang” when it happened as far north as Sidney.

Even Victoria police responded that they could feel shaking at their headquartes on Caledonia Avenue.

Cassidy asked anyone who felt shaking to report it to the Earthquakes Canada website.

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