[溫哥華本地新聞] Earthquakes off B.C., Oregon coasts felt by West Coast residents

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Earthquakes off B.C., Oregon coasts felt by West Coast residents6.2 magnitude quake off Oregon the 2nd significant one in as many daysMike Laanela · CBC News · Posted: Aug 22, 2018 8:08 AM PT | Last Updated: 27 minutes ago



The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island early Tuesday was the first of two significant tremors in as many days to be felt by West Coast residents. (Earthquakes Canada)
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A second earthquake in as many days has been felt by residents on the West Coast.

The largest was a 6.2 magnitude quake that struck just after 1:30 a.m. PT Wednesday, more than 264 kilometres off the coast of south-central Oregon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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Robert Sanders of the USGS said there is no tsunami threat associated with the quake, but people as far away as Portland reported feeling the tremor.

There have been no reports of damage or injury. About two hours later, an aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 struck the area.

Quake felt in Port Hardy

The quake and aftershock follows a 4.8 magnitude quake registered off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday.

• Read more about the 6.2 quake from the USGS
• Read more about the 4.8 quake from Earthquakes Canada

There were no reports of damage, but the tremors were felt in nearby Port Hardy, B.C., according to Earthquakes Canada.

With files from The Associated Press