Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off B.C. coast, no damage expected
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 3 – The quake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres near Haida Gwaii with no damage reported, highlighting ongoing seismic activity in the region, Earthquakes Canada said.
- Off the coast of British Columbia, Earthquakes Canada recorded a 4.0 magnitude quake Sunday around 6:20 a.m. at a depth of 15 kilometres, with no damage expected.
- Amid seismic alerts, British Columbia faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week following an 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia on Tuesday, which was later canceled.
- Earthquakes Canada noted it hit at about 6:20 a.m. Sunday, at a depth of 15 kilometres.
- No damage was reported at a magnitude 4.0 by the agency's webpage, which noted none would be expected.
- According to the emergency management minister, the event was a reminder to always be prepared for a big quake closer to home.
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OTTAWA — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of British Columbia. Earthquakes Canada says the quake struck Sunday around 6:20 a.m. local time. It was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. The agency’s webpage says there are no reports of damage, and at a magnitude of 4.0, none would be expected. B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia on Tues…
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