No tsunami is expected after an earthquake off the north coast of Vancouver Island late Thursday night.
Earthquakes Canada recorded a 4.8 magnitude quake Feb. 16 at 10:55 p.m. about 166 km off Port Alice at a depth of about 10 km.
There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected, the agency noted.
No one has yet reported feeling the earthquake.
Anyone who felt it can visit earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca to report.
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EARTHQUAKE Mag=4.8 on 16 Feb at 22:55 PST.
Details : https://t.co/oPYG6XSYm9
166 km W of Port Alice, BC
— Earthquakes Canada (@CANADAquakes) February 17, 2023
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