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Old 09-09-2011, 01:15 PM  
CCdoug
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Magnitude-6.7 quake recorded off Vancouver Island

Date: Friday Sep. 9, 2011 4:08 PM ET

VICTORIA ? A magnitude-6.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Vancouver Island.

The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at 12:41 p.m. local time.

A map on the geological survey's website puts the epicentre just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, south of Port Hardy.

The quake was recorded at a depth of 80 kilometres.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has posted an information bulletin that says no tsunami is expected.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories...island-110909/

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Now THAT'S close to home
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