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Magnitude-3.2 earthquake hits San Juan Islands, shakes Greater Victoria

A magnitude-3.2 earthquake struck Saturday night in Washington state's San Juan Islands, about 20 kilometres from Sidney and 24 kilometres from Victoria. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor happened at 10:57 p.m. at a depth of 14 kilometres.
Map - earthquake Feb. 3, 2018

A magnitude-3.2 earthquake struck Saturday night in Washington state's San Juan Islands, about 20 kilometres from Sidney and 24 kilometres from Victoria.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor happened at 10:57 p.m. at a depth of 14 kilometres. It initially reported the magnitude of the quake at 2.9.

Earthquakes Canada measured it at magnitude 2.7 and a depth of 10 kilometres.

Dozens of people reported feeling the shaking; most described it as "weak" or "light."

To make your own report, go to Earthquakes Canada or the USGS.