Earthquake hits Vancouver Island
Posted Sep 9, 2011 04:39:31 PM.
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A magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of Vancouver Island.
The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at 12:41 p.m. local time.
A map on the geological survey’s website puts the epicentre just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, south of Port Hardy.
The quake was recorded at a depth of 80 kilometres.
There is no tsunami warning in effect. There are no reports of damage or serious injuries.
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