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5.2 magnitude Alberta earthquake felt in Prince George

It was felt in Grand Prairie, Edson and Whitecourt as well as here
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A 5.2 magnitude Alberta earthquake on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 that took place at 8:41 MST could be felt in Prince George, BC.

Sitting at the computer, the monitor gave a little wave action this morning at about 7:42 a.m.

The Citizen building went through a crescendo of creaks before it settled down.

Did you feel it, Prince George?

According to Earthquakes Canada, the earthquake was reported at a 5.2 magnitude and was lightly felt in Edson, Grand Prairie, Whitecourt in Alberta and Prince George, BC.

Details are that it occurred at 8:41:05 MST (7:41:05 Pacific), at latitude 54.34 North, longitude 118.56 West, which is about 62 km north east of Grand Cache and its depth was 5 km.

When you click on the 'did you feel it' survey to report what you experienced during the quake it is described as 'suspected industry related event.'

We'll have details as they become available.