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B.C. Residents Feel Light Tremor After 4.0-magnitude Earthquake Saturday

The Canadian Press, 18 Feb, 2017 12:57 PM
    VANCOUVER — Residents from Vancouver Island and metro Vancouver have reported feeling a tremor early Saturday morning.
     
    Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude quake occurred 120 kilometres northwest of Pemberton just after 6 a.m.
     
    They say a weak tremor was felt in Powell River, Metro Vancouver, Port Alberni and Victoria.
     
    No damages have been reported, and Earthquakes Canada says none should be expected.
     

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