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EF0 tornado in Saanich, B.C. today

May 21, 2020: A weak, short-lived EF0 tornado touched down in Saanich, B.C. today, the Environment Canada confirmed. The rare tornado in Saanich only lasted a few seconds and there were no reported injuries. According to  the Environment Canada , EF0 tornadoes have wind speeds of between 90 and 130 km/hr.

Earthquake in Montreal, Canada today: March 29, 2020

March 29, 2020: Magnitude 3.6 light earthquake has been felt in Montreal today at 03:21 am local time.  According to the Canadian National Seismic Network, the earthquake's epicenter was located around 39 km NNE of Montreal, QC. The earthquake occurred at 18 km depth. Tremor was felt by the people of Saint-Roch-de-lʿAchigan, LʿÉpiphanie, Lac-Lapierre, Saint-Jacques, Verchères and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines Québec, Canada. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported from the earthquake in Montreal, Canada today.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island today

January 8, 2020: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 has been recorded off Vancouver Island today at 12:20 local time, Earthquakes Canada reported. According to the Earthquakes Canada, the earthquake's epicenter was located 215 km W of Port Hardy, BC. The earthquake occurred at 10km depth. However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake off Vancouver Island today, lower than what Earthquakes Canada reported. No major damage or injuries is expected from this earthquake. Magnitude 7.4 was the largest earthquake recorded in this region in 1970. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List January 8, 2020