Magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Port Renfrew

Stay calm and protect yourself

• Stay calm. If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on.
• Wait for the shaking to stop, then count to 60 before getting up
• Put on protective shoes and clothing

Check for damage and hazards

• Move carefully and check for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you
• If you smell gas or rotten eggs, leave the building immediately. Call 9-1-1 or your gas company’s emergency phone number

Listen to instructions

• Follow local instructions on the web, social media, radio and TV
• Local officials will provide further instructions, if required

Report the earthquake

• Report the earthquake at Earthquakes Canada, if you felt it
• Don’t call 9-1-1 to report the earthquake

Aftershocks could occur

• Drop, cover and hold on if you feel shaking
• Wait for the shaking to stop then count to 60 before getting up

Natural Resources Canada

Earthquakes Canada provides information on earthquakes that occur in Canada including magnitude, location, time and felt reports.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

USGS provides international information on earthquakes.

National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC)

NTWC provides international information and alerts on earthquakes and potential tsunamis.

PreparedBC

Learn how to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis with resources from PreparedBC.