2.4 Magnitude Quake East Of Nanaimo

Seismologists with the U.S. Geological Survey confirm a 2.4 magnitude quake was felt shortly before 5pm last Friday, east of Nanaimo.

Depending on how south you were of Campbell River on Friday, you may have felt the earth move.

Seismologists with the U.S. Geological Survey confirm a 2.4 magnitude quake was felt shortly before 5pm last Friday, east of Nanaimo.

No damage was reported, which is not to likely occur with a quake of such little magnitude.

There were several people on social media saying that there was a loud noise that shook their homes as far away as the Sunshine Coast. It was the second earthquake in the area in under a week.

Another, measuring 1.9 on the Richter scale, was reported last Tuesday off Nanoose Bay.