A Slight Shudder North of Maple Ridge

In an unexpected turn of events, a minor earthquake rattled the Lower Mainland just north of Maple Ridge on Monday night. Occurring just before 9:30 p.m., the quake registered a modest magnitude of 2.6, striking approximately 9 kilometers northeast of the city.

No Damage, No Panic: Just a Gentle Reminder of Nature

Residents need not worry, as this light tremor is unlikely to have been felt by most. Earthquakes under a magnitude of 5.4 typically do not cause significant harm, and indeed, Earthquakes Canada confirmed that there have been no reports of damage stemming from this event.

Mild Tremors Reported

A few locals described the experience as 'weak' to 'light,' but overall, the reaction was calm. Just a day prior, British Columbia's Central Coast also experienced a modest 4.8 magnitude quake, which similarly went unnoticed by residents and resulted in no reported damage.

Nature's Gentle Reminder

While these small quakes might not shake up the community, they serve as a gentle reminder of the seismic activity that lies beneath the surface of our beautiful province. Stay alert, but rest easy—the earth is merely shifting!