A 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled Montana overnight was lightly felt across many parts of southern British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit in the western part of the U.S. state early Thursday. About five minutes later, a 4.5-magnitude quake rattled the same area, and was followed by nine smaller quakes ranging from 4.9 to 3.1.

No injuries or damage was immediately reported, but the tremors caused food and bottles to be knocked off store shelves at a local grocery store. One restaurant reported grease spilling out of a deep fryer.

It's believed the seismic event is the largest recorded earthquake in Montana since 1964.

Hundreds of people took to the USGS website to report that they felt the quake in their area. Among the responses were dozens from B.C., from residents in the Kootenays, Interior and Fraser Valley.

In Metro Vancouver, residents in Walnut Grove in Langley and White Rock said they experienced the quake.

Here’s a list of B.C. locations that reported feeling the quake:

  • White Rock
  • Walnut Grove in Langley
  • Chilliwack
  • Cranbrook
  • Creston
  • Kimberley
  • Nelson
  • Trail
  • Castlegar
  • Golden
  • Penticton
  • Kelowna
  • Vernon
  • Kamloops

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