Earthquakes Canada photo

Earthquakes Canada photo

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Port Hardy

The earthquake occurred at a depth of five kilometres

Earthquakes Canada reported a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hitting off the coast of Vancouver Island on Monday evening (Jan. 8) around 5:40 p.m.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of five kilometres and there was no tsunami expected.

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