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4.6 magnitude earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island’s west coast

There’s no risk of a tsunami after a 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded off Vancouver Island.

Earthquakes Canada says the earthquake happened at around 12:39 a.m. Monday.

The epicentre was at a depth of about 10 kilometres, and about 221 kilometres west-southwest of Campbell River or 142 kilometres south-southwest of Port Alice.

The agency adds there were no reports of damage and none would be expected with an earthquake of this magnitude.

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They also say there is no tsunami expected.

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