Two earthquakes, together with considered one of magnitude 6.5, hit the north coast of British Columbia

Two earthquakes struck off the northern coast of Canada’s British Columbia province on Sunday (September 15, 2024), however there have been no fast experiences of harm.

The U.S. Geological Survey mentioned the primary quake, measuring 6.5 magnitude, struck at about 3:20 p.m. native time. It was positioned off the tip of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago about 1,720 kilometers (1,069 miles) north of Vancouver, and occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers (20 miles).

Pure Sources Canada mentioned a second quake, measuring 4.5 magnitude, struck about an hour later in the identical space.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning Middle mentioned there was no tsunami menace from the quakes. No injury was reported.

Ben Wilson, meals and beverage supervisor at Willows Golf Course in Sandspit, British Columbia, mentioned he was at house on a break when he felt the bottom shake — sufficient to know what it was, however not sufficient to fret.

“This one was undoubtedly extra noticeable than others, however under no circumstances the most important one I’ve felt right here,” he mentioned.