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Magnitude 3.9 quake recorded off B.C. coast, no tsunami or damage expected
October 24, 2023
By The Canadian Press
PORT HARDY, B.C. — 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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