Magnitude 4.3 earthquake reported off Vancouver Island

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has been reported off the north coast of Vancouver Island, the second earthquake in the area this week.

Earthquakes Canada says the quake struck Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., about 249 kilometres west-northwest of Port Hardy, at a depth of 10 kilometres.

The earthquake was initially reported as magnitude 4.2 before being revised to 4.3.

No damage or injuries have been reported.

Anyone who feels shaking is advised to drop, cover and hold on. Earthquakes Canada is also asking people who felt the quake to report their experience online.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson is news director for Vancouver Island, with more than a decade of broadcast experience. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run in the Kootenays. His bio says he is focused on timely, reliable, community-focused news. He is also described as a lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, and enjoys golf, cycling, and hockey outside the newsroom.

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