5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded near Vancouver Island, no tsunami warning issued

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A sizable earthquake was recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island on Saturday afternoon.

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 2:22 pm about 166 kilometers northwest of Port Alice, according to Earthquakes Canada.

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Emergency Info BC said on social media that there was no tsunami threat.

Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 5.3-magnitude earthquake striking at the same time and depth.

No tsunami threat to #BC. https://t.co/48Wglb2hGM

— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) April 23, 2022

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