Earthquake reported near Fort St. John

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has been reported 61 kilometres west of Fort St. John.

By Max Bowder

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October 4, 2024

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Community Internet Intensity Map in Peace River Region. (Government of Canada)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has been reported 61 kilometres west of Fort St. John.

The event occurred at 5:09 a.m. local time on Friday, October 4th, 2024.

According to the Government of Canada, there are no reports or expectations of damage.

The largest earthquake in the region’s history was a 5.4-magnitude quake near Dawson Creek on April 14th, 2001.

Four people have reported feeling the earthquake so far.

People who felt the quake are urged to fill out a government questionnaire here.

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Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth.

A quote Max lives by is, “Don’t fear death, fear not living.”

He has been an avid volunteer traveller since he was 13, visiting countries such as Ghana, Argentina, Vietnam, and more.

Max enjoys critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, as well as books, chess, poker, hiking and kayaking.

He is inspired by writers such as Ernest Hemingway, C.S. Lewis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Murray and Malcolm Gladwell.

Earthquake reported near Fort St. John

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