Earthquake in British Columbia: Quake of 6.5 Magnitude on Richter Scale Strikes Off Northern Pacific Coast of Canadian Province, No Immediate Damage Reported
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern Pacific Coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Vancouver, September 16: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern Pacific Coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS said the quake was located off the tip of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago located about 1,720 kilometres (1,069 miles) north of Vancouver. It occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers (20 miles) beneath the surface. Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Tremors Felt in Delhi and Other Parts of North India After 5.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes Pakistan.
The US Tsunami Warning Center reported that there was no threat of a tsunami from this earthquake. There were no immediate reports of major damage.
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