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Earthquake 19 km northeast of Victoria

Earthquake 19 km northeast of Victoria | iNFOnews.ca
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VICTORIA – A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Sidney, Vancouver Island Tuesday evening.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the three second quake happened just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 19 kilometres northeast of Victoria and almost 60 kilometres below the earth’s surface.

There have been no reports of any damage or injuries.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says there is no threat of tsunami at this time.

Earthquake 19 km northeast of Victoria | iNFOnews.ca
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Adam Proskiw

Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.


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