The 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded Friday night 171 kilometres west of Port Hardy. Map by Emergency Info BC

The 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded Friday night 171 kilometres west of Port Hardy. Map by Emergency Info BC

Magnitude 4.3 quake recorded off Vancouver Island

Occurred at 9:11 Friday night 171 km west of Port Hardy

  • Aug. 3, 2019 12:00 a.m.

A minor earthquake was recorded off the north coast of Vancouver Island Friday night.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 4.3 quake occured at 9:11 p.m. and originated 171 km west of Port Hardy at a depth of 10 km.

No tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.


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