A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia on Monday, February 24th, at 9:37 PM Pacific Standard Time.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the ocean floor.
Fortunately, the earthquake was not felt on land, and there are no reports of damage or injuries.
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Experts confirm that due to its offshore location and moderate magnitude, no tsunami is expected.
Story by Scott Penfold, MyCowichanValleyNow Staff