PORT HARDY, B.C. – A minor earthquake has struck off the northern tip of Vancouver Island.
Natural Resources Canada says a 4.7-magnitude quake hit around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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The shock originated about 175 kilometres west of Port Hardy, B.C.
Natural Resources Canada said there were no reports of damage and that none would have been expected.
The ministry said the quake was not felt.
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