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2.4-magnitude earthquake hits outside Victoria

An earthquake just outside of Victoria, B.C. rattled homes in the Vancouver Island city Monday afternoon.

The 2.4-magnitude quake hit 11 kilometres northeast of the capital city around 1:40 p.m., according to the Pacific Geoscience Centre.

Affected residents quickly took to Twitter to report shaking windows and floors in their homes. Others said they could hear a rumbling noise when the quake hit.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage caused by the shaking.

Source: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/2-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-outside-victoria-1.1871607