A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck beneath the ocean off the coast of Vancouver Island. The earthquake occurred at 11:41 p.m. PT on Sunday, approximately 219 kilometers southwest of Port Hardy on the island’s northern tip. It hit around 10 kilometers deep below the ocean floor, with Earthquakes Canada confirming no tsunami threat.
The epicenter of the earthquake is close to several prominent communities on Vancouver Island, such as Campbell River, located about 300 kilometers away, and Port Alberni, approximately 330 kilometers away. Reports indicate that the quake was felt as far as Metro Vancouver, over 450 kilometers southeast, with reports of shaking also coming from northern Vancouver Island.
