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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Canada's West Coast

Tremors Felt in Port Hardy and Surrounding Areas

No Damage or Injuries Reported

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has struck off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday morning, according to the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC). The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 197 kilometers west of Port Hardy, British Columbia.

Tremors were felt in Port Hardy and surrounding areas, but no damage or injuries have been reported at this time. The GSC is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as necessary.

Earthquakes in this region are not uncommon, as the area is located on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major fault line that runs along the Pacific coast of North America. The last major earthquake to hit the region was a magnitude 7.3 event in 1949 that caused significant damage to Vancouver Island and surrounding areas.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to be prepared for possible aftershocks and to follow the instructions of local emergency officials.

For the latest information on this earthquake, please visit the GSC website at https://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/.