
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.
Felt at 850 Caledonia Ave. https://t.co/YZDwqV8e1G
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) March 24, 2021
Cassidy asked anyone who felt shaking to report it to the Earthquakes Canada website.
Did you feel shaking in the greater #Victoria area a few minutes ago… please tell us here:https://t.co/D3eZJ1aqO0
That was a M~2.5 earthquake at 12:57 p.m. PDT.
Stay tuned for details.https://t.co/OybMWkiRgK pic.twitter.com/5LL7yNmtqs— John Cassidy (@earthquakeguy) March 24, 2021
Was there an #earthquake just now in #yyj? @earthquakeguy
— Jay T. Cullen (@JayTCullen) March 24, 2021
Yes felt and heard a loud bang and vibration in Sidney.
— michael eso (@mjeso) March 24, 2021