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A magnitude-6.6 earthquake off the coast of Vancouver Island was felt by residents across the Island and on the mainland Wednesday night.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake, first reported as a 6.7, off the west coast of the Island at 8:10 p.m., about 94 kilometres south of Port Hardy and 11 kilometres deep.
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation said some high-rise residents in downtown Vancouver said they felt their buildings sway.
The 6.6 quake was followed by a 5.0 aftershock in the same area off the coast, and that was followed by a 4.2 magnitude aftershock.
Agencies/Canadajournal
