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    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
    • Magnitude 3.9 quake recorded off B.C. coast, no tsunami or damage expected

    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.

    The epicentre was 198 kilometres west of Port Hardy, south of Vancouver Island. It was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres. No tsunami is expected.

    The agency says there are no reports of any damage, and none are expected.

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