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Small earthquake reported near Vancouver Island

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A small earthquake was reported this weekend in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver Island.

The 4.5 magnitude quake was reported at roughly 9:45 p.m., Saturday night, 114 kilometres south-southwest of Port Alice, according to Earthquakes Canada.

There were no reports of the earthquake being felt and reports of damage, as expected, according to Earthquakes Canada.

 


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