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By Caden Fanshaw

EARTHQUAKE

3.4 magnitude earthquake hits Prince George

Sep 21, 2022 | 3:19 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE –Authorities are investigating an earthquake in Prince George.

Earthquakes Canada confirmed a 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit BC’s Northern Capital at 3:07 Wednesday afternoon.

The location of the quake has been identified as approximately 34 kilometres southwest of the city.

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Adam Hawkins, a Ph.D. candidate in Glacial Geology at the University of Northern BC said earthquakes in this area are extremely rare. Hawkins called it a ‘light earthquake’ upon initial observations and reports although a noteworthy event considering the rarity.

Citizens have reported feeling movement throughout the city including surrounding areas such as Salmon Valley, Buckhorn and others.

It has been a long stretch without an earthquake in Prince George with no similar events in the past five years.