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4.7-magnitude earthquake reported west of Port Hardy

Earthquakes Canada said the temblor was not felt and no tsunami was expected.
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Location of an earthquake recorded off of Vancouver Island on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SERVICE

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake was recorded Monday evening 186 kilometres west of Port Hardy, Earthquakes Canada says.

The quake hit just after 5:40 p.m. at a depth of five kilometres off the northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Earthquakes Canada said the temblor was not felt and no tsunami was expected.

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