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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake detected north of Powell River

Tremor felt in Port Alberni, Gibsons and other cities in the region, says Earthquake Canada.
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The quake hit northeast of Powell River around 6:40 a.m.

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck northeast of Powell River at 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Hitting 139 kilometres from the Sunshine Coast city, there are no reports of damage and a tsunami is not expected.

The tremor was felt in Port Alberni, Gibsons, Powell River, Cumberland, metro Victoria area and the metro Vancouver area, according to Earthquakes Canada.

 

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