A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit northeast of Sechelt, and was felt by residents across southwestern B.C., on Friday afternoon. John Cassidy, senior research scientist with Natural Resources Canada, said it shook for about 10 seconds.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck B.C.'s Sunshine Coast on Friday, shaking homes and prompting a number of emergency alerts across the Lower Mainland but stopping short of any major damage.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Sechelt Friday afternoon, with many on Vancouver Island feeling tremors as far away as Victoria.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit the south coast of B.C. Friday (Feb. 21). Emergency Info BC posted to X that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast, around 1:30 p.m. B.C. officials are monitoring the earthquake, the post adds.

An earthquake struck B.C.'s Sunshine Coast on Friday afternoon, with shaking felt in various towns and cities across the Lower Mainland.Earthquakes Canada has put the magnitude at 5.1, which is categorized as medium in strength and potential impact.