3.7M earthquake strikes near Nelson, B.C.; tremors felt in Cranbrook, Creston
No damage or injuries reported after 3.7-magnitude earthquake hits east of Harrop, B.C. Thursday morning
An earthquake was recorded near Nelson, B.C. on Thursday morning.
Light shaking was felt in nearby communities including Cranbrook and Creston, but there were no reports of damage or injury expected.
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The 3.7-magnitude earthquake, initially rated as 4.0 by Earthquakes Canada, was later downgraded. It occurred at 5:31 a.m. PDT at a depth of five kilometres, approximately 13 km east-northeast of Harrop/Procter, B.C.
This follows a 3.8-magnitude earthquake that hit south of Ucluelet early Tuesday this week.
B.C. is prone to earthquakes, a reminder to be prepared
Although neither earthquake caused damage or triggered a tsunami threat, it highlights the importance of emergency preparedness for British Columbians.
The Pacific Coast is the most earthquake-prone region of Canada, and seismologists with the Geological Survey of Canada record and locate more than 1,000 earthquakes in Western Canada each year.
While technological advances make it easier to detect the size or location of a potential earthquake, it's still unclear when the next big one will arrive.
How to prepare ahead of time?
Keeping an earthquake kit at home and a grab-and-go bag ready ensures preparedness. A home earthquake kit should include enough food and water to last 1-2 weeks.
A grab-and-go bag is something smaller that shouldn't be too heavy. It should include items such as protein bars, water, batteries, a hand crank flashlight, a small first aid kit, and cash.
Additionally, households should develop a plan ahead of time that includes a post-quake meeting point, officials advise.
More information on how to prepare for an earthquake is available on the Prepared B.C. website.