Magnitude 4.8 earthquake reported near Tofino
By Nelson Daily Staff
The US Geological Survey is reporting earthquake with a magnitude 4.8 occurred18 kilometers east of Tofino on Vancouver Island.
Courtney, Campbell River and Qualicum Beach residents are reported beds shaking and dishes rattling in their cupboards.
The USGS is saying residents should expect aftershocks.
“These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake,” the USGS said on its website.
No tsunami alert has been issued.
