PORT ALICE, B.C. - A minor earthquake has been recorded off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Earthquakes Canada reports a 4.8 magnitude quake struck just before 11 p.m. PST.
The tremor was recorded 166 km west of Port Alice, B.C., at a depth of 10 kilometres.
The federal agency says the quake was not felt.
There are no reports of damage.
No tsunami is expected.
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