A minor earthquake struck British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast on Friday, causing widespread shaking but no major damage. The 4.7-magnitude quake hit near Sechelt, prompting emergency alerts across the Lower Mainland.
The earthquake was widely felt from Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with some people reporting cracked drywall and burst pipes. Despite this, no injuries or structural issues were reported, and officials said the incident should serve as a reminder to prepare for emergencies.