According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 4.8Ìýearthquake has struck off the coast of B.C.Ìý
The department notes that the earthquake was 10 kilometres in depth and was located 215 kilometres west of Port Hardy on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island. It happened at 12:20Ìýp.m. and no tsunami warning has been issued as a result.
There are no reports of damage, and none areÌýexpected.Ìý
Last month, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake was the sixth quake to strike off the coast of B.C. following aÌý4.9 magnitude earthquake that took place earlier that day.ÌýPrior to that, aÌý6.0 magnitude earthquakeÌý²õ³Ù°ù³Ü³¦°ìÌý²¹´Ú³Ù±ð°ùÌý²¹Ìý5.7 and a 6.0 magnitude earthquake. The first was aÌý
According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, a whopping 4,000 earthquakes take place across Canada every year. What’s more, the B.C. coast is the most earthquake-prone region in the country. In fact, there is a minor earthquake almost every day in the Lower Mainland. And while the majority of these earthquakes are hardly felt, certain earthquakes pose a serious threat.
Having a well-stocked earthquake kit, and knowing where it’s stored, is essential. Take into consideration your everyday needs, from medication and contact lenses to feminine hygiene products, food and water. Don’t forget your family pets; if you have four-legged friends to feed, be sure you have a plan in mind for getting access to their food in the event of an earthquake.
Find out more information about earthquake prepÌýhere.
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