4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Sidney

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A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck 42 km east of Sidney, B.C., on Mar 3 morning.

The earthquake, which occurred at 5:02 a.m. PT, was lightly felt around Victoria and Vancouver, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was originally reported as a 4.5 magnitude and later updated to a 4.1.

A statement said there are no reports of damage, and a public alert was not issued because the magnitude and intensity were below thresholds at which harm might be expected. It says there is also no tsunami risk.