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3.6-magnitude earthquake recorded between B.C.'s mainland, Vancouver Island

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An earthquake was recorded between B.C.'s mainland and Vancouver Island Friday morning, with reports of it being felt on the island and in Metro Vancouver.

Earthquakes Canada says the quake was recorded about 22 kilometres southwest of Tsawwassen just before 4:15 a.m.

"There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected," Earthquakes Canada's summary says.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was at a depth of just over 17 kilometres.

USGS measured the earthquake at a magnitude of 3.6.

Some in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island took to social media to say they'd felt the quake.

By 7 a.m., Earthquakes Canada had 83 reports of it being felt. Sixty-four of those reports said the shaking was "weak." Just one person on South Pender Island reported feeling "moderate" shaking. 

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