Parts Of British Columbia In The Midst Of A 'Silent Earthquake' Seattle - Mar 19, 2003 At this moment, parts of Washington and British Columbia are having an earthquake, but it is a slow-moving temblor that can't be felt and won't cause any injuries or damage. Still, by the end of the event, which already has lasted more than two weeks, it is likely to have released about as much energy as the Nisqually earthquake did in February 2001. The movement is occurring deep beneath the Strait of Juan de Fuca and parts of Vancouver Island in the area...