A 6.0 magnitude quake struck Thursday morning just off the coast of Vancouver Island.
It was firs being reported as a 6.2 tremor but has since been downgraded.
No tsunami threat to #BC. https://t.co/AEql7RpI0H
— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) April 13, 2023
The earthquake struck at 8:54 a.m. in a location about 211 km south west of Port McNeill at a depth of 11 km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
There is no threat of tsunami, and no damage is expected to have been caused by these earthquakes.
Earthquakes in this general area are common, however, this
Automatic detection of seismic event: magnitude 4.1 – 13 Apr 8:55 PDT – PORT HARDY, BC region
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) April 13, 2023
Earthquakes Canada’s auto detection rated the earthquake at a magnitude of 4.1.
More to come.
