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6.2 magnitude earthquake felt on northern Vancouver Island

A 6.2magnitudeearthquake wasrecorded off northern Vancouver Island on Wednesday night.

No tsunami expected, Earthquakes Canada says

The approximate location of the earthquake. (Earthquakes Canada)

A 6.2magnitudeearthquake wasrecorded off the coast ofnorthern Vancouver Island on Wednesday night.

The quake struck about 204 kilometreswest of Bella Bella, B.C., around 9:30p.m. PT,according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Earthquakes Canada said the quake was felt in northern areas of Vancouver Island. There was no tsunami expected.

The Canadian agency said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.8.