Officials say there is no tsunami risk after a moderate earthquake was detected off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning.
The 6.2-magnitude quake occurred at approximately 8:55 a.m. and was located about 211 kilometres northeast of Port McNeill, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake was detected at a depth of 11 kilometres and no tsunami risks are expected, according to the U.S. tsunami warning system and EmergencyInfoBC.," with the province encouraging residents to be prepared in the event of a tsunami. Recommended preparations include putting together a grab-and-go bag, and knowing where to evacuate to if you are in a tsunami zone.rumbled on Haida Gwaii, north of Vancouver Island.
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