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Minor Earthquake strikes near Port Hardy

M 4.7 182km SW of Port Hardy
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USGS PHOTO

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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the West coast of Vancouver Island last night at 1:47 am PST.

The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) reports the quake was located 182km SW of Port Hardy at a depth of 28km.

Emergency Info B.C. says Tsunami waves are not expected and there is no threat to the province.

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USGS PHOTO