³ÉÈËXÕ¾

MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Did you feel that? Emergency officials estimate 5.1 British Columbia earthquake

Feb 21, 2025, 2:31 PM | Updated: 5:45 pm

(Image courtesy of the Washington Emergency Management Division)...

(Image courtesy of the Washington Emergency Management Division)

(Image courtesy of the Washington Emergency Management Division)

Washington Emergency Management Division officials estimated a 5.1 earthquake in British Columbia Friday around 1:40 p.m.

However, other reports, according to Emergency Management, say it may have been downgraded to a 4.7.

The division then released a map of the people who have reported feeling it.

“Remember, if you feel an earthquake (& it lasts longer than, like, a second) drop to the ground, cover your head with something or get under something and hold on,” officials wrote.

Those who did feel the quake can .

Read Julia Dallas’ stories here. Send news tips here.

MyNorthwest News

A road sign warns of moose (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)...

Sofia Silvia

Man dies after collision with moose near Chewelah

A person is dead after hitting a moose in their car four miles north of Chewelah.

13 minutes ago

coyote ridge inmate assault...

MyNorthwest Staff

Coyote Ridge inmate dies following cell assault

An inmate at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center died while in custody after an assault on April 29, the Department of Corrections confirmed.

21 minutes ago

bothell teacher...

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Bothell teacher accused of sexual misconduct against minor not charged due to statute of limitations

A Bothell teacher and band instructor accused of sexual misconduct with a minor will not be charged because the statute of limitations expired.

3 hours ago

garfield high shooter...

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Court documents reveal moments leading up to deadly shooting of Garfield High schooler

Court documents reveal the moments that led up to the shooting of a Garfield High School student at a house party hours away from home.

4 hours ago

I-5 tacoma collision...

Frank Sumrall

Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shuts down all northbound I-5 lanes in Tacoma

All lanes heading north on I-5 are shut down and blocked in south Tacoma after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning. Just one southbound lane is open.

5 hours ago

Follow @James_³ÉÈËXÕ¾Radio...

James Lynch

After years of struggling, City of Seattle celebrates rise in police applications

SPD officer recruitment improves, say Chief Shon Barnes and Mayor Bruce Harrell after years of struggle.

6 hours ago

Did you feel that? Emergency officials estimate 5.1 British Columbia earthquake