4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Oliver, B.C.

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was detected by seismic measuring systems near Oliver, B.C.

Luckily, no damage is expected, and no larger quakes are thought to be imminent.

Oliver is located in the south of the Okanagan Valley. The quake was centred 21 kilometres east of the town.

Residents as far as Grand Forks, B.C. and Washington State felt the tremor with some on Twitter noting they could feel “sustained shaking” for up to 25 seconds.

Noticeable earth tremor / quake just experienced in Oliver, BC. Sustained shaking for 20 – 25 seconds at 9:17am @EZRockOsoyoos @971SunFM

— Dr. Alan Ruddiman (@awruddiman) September 10, 2016

#earthquake in Oliver, BC just a minute ago. Just a small tremor. Anyone else feel it?

— Wine Country BC (@winecountrybc) September 10, 2016

Agencies/Canadajournal