Mild earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island coast

B.C. students hide under their classroom desks during an earthquake drill. Photo Credit: Barry Gerding/Black Press

Magnitude 3.9 quake deep beneath the sea caused no damage

A minor earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia Monday night.

Earthquakes Canada says the 3.9 magnitude quake was registered just before 11 p.m.

The epicentre was 198 kilometres west of Port Hardy. It was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.

The agency says there were no reports of any damage, and none are expected.