Magnitude 3.9 quake recorded off B.C. coast, no tsunami or damage expected
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Oct, 2023 01:03 PM
A minor earthquake has struck off the coast of British Columbia. Earthquakes Canada says the 3.9 magnitude quake was registered just before 11:00 p.m. PDT.
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