An 8.1 magnitude earthquake shook the north of New Zealand Thursday morning
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System predicted waves of 0.3 to 1 metre (1 to 3.3 feet)
Earthquakes Canada detected the seismic event at around 3:30 p.m.
It says the quake was ‘lightly felt’
Both earthquakes hit near the U.S. state on Dec. 1
Residents from Sooke to Vancouver report feeling quake early Friday
Event happened about 40 kilometres southwest of Village of Queen Charlotte
Earthquakes Canada noted the tremour shortly after 5 p.m.
U.S. seismologists report 2.5-magnitude quake late Friday
Search and rescue efforts continuing in at least 12 buildings
‘Drop, cover, and hold on’ is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death, experts say
The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres
2.5 magnitude strikes between Victoria and Port Angeles
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m.
No tsunami expected, Earthquake Canada says
An earthquake was reportedly felt just before 5 p.m. throughout the Okanagan
Earthquake ‘lightly felt’ in the area, Earthquake Canada says
