Strong 6.4 earthquake rocks Vancouver Island, Canada

The earthquake struck 129 miles southwest of Tofino, British Columbia. No tsunami threat was reported.


Anadolu Agency July 12, 2024
Anadolu Agency

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Vancouver Island in Canada on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

The quake struck 209 kilometers (129 miles) southwest of Tofino, a coastal town in British Columbia, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were reported.

Authorities said there is no threat of a tsunami from the tremor.

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