4.8 earthquake hits just east of Tofino

A 4.8 magnitude quake occured 13 kms east of Tofino.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on land 13 kilometres east northeast of Tofino at 6:02 p.m.today, the National Tsunami Service reported. No tsunami is expected at this time.

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