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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported near Haida Gwaii

The earthquake was detected around 1:14 p.m.
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The 4.0 magnitude earthquake was detected at 1:14 p.m. (EMSC-CSEM)

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Haida Gwaii at approximately 1:14 p.m. on Dec. 5.

Earthquakes Canada reported that the quake was approximately 297 km south of Prince Rupert, and no tsunami is anticipated to follow.

READ MORE: Is Prince Rupert prepared for an earthquake?



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