â–º Listen Live

4.8 Magnitude earthquake reported off the coast of Port Hardy

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the northern part of Vancouver Island this afternoon.

Earthquakes Canada says it took place 215 kilometers off the coast of Port Hardy around 12:20pm, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

It also says there are no reports of damage, and no tsunami is expected to hit the west coast of the island.

This latest earthquake follows a series of quakes reported over the Christmas break.

Including this one, a total of ten earthquakes have hit the region over the past two weeks.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Wildfire sparks west of Nanaimo 

A new wildfire west of Nanaimo has sparked but is less than a hectare in size.

B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools

The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province. 

B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine

British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake. 

B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year

British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

B.C. drivers paying highest taxes on gas in Canada, says taxpayer group

A taxpayer advocacy group claims some British Columbians pay the highest taxes on gasoline in Canada.
- Advertisement -