A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the west coast of Vancouver Island Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The small earthquake occurred about 124 kilometres northwest of Tofino at 10:11 a.m., according to Natural Resources Canada.
There are no reports of injuries or damage and there is no tsunami warning.
B.C. forms part of the Northern American portion of what is called the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a 40,000 km horseshoe of ocean trenches and volcanic arcs where 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes take place.
According to Natural Resources Canada, the Geological Survey of Canada records more than 1,000 earthquakes in western Canada each year. More than 100 magnitude-5 or greater earthquakes have been recorded in the ocean west of Vancouver Island in the past 70 years.
Emergency Prep BC said this latest shaker is a reminder to make sure you areprepared in the event of an earthquake.
The best way to ensure the safety of you and your family during an earthquake is to be better prepared at home. Emergency Management BC has a handy checklist of items for an emergency earthquake kit and recommends doing practice drills. There’s also the annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut, which teaches people and organizations how to survive and recover quickly from an earthquake disaster.
With files from the Canadian Press
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