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Approximate location of the earthquake. Credit: Earthquakes Canada
Earthquakes Canada says no tsunami is expected after a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island Monday morning.
The quake was reported at 10:22 a.m. with a depth of 10 kilometres. It was located 41 kilometres west of Gold River, B.C., 107 km west of Campbell River and 263 kilometres west of Vancouver. It was lightly felt in central Vancouver Island. No damage or injuries were reported.
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The quake happened four days after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook an area of the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle Thursday night. That earthquake was felt on southern Vancouver Island.
Alexa Huffman
