B.C. earthquake: Magnitude 4.0 quake recorded west of Haida Gwaii
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 3 – The earthquake occurred at a 15-kilometre depth with no damage expected, emphasizing ongoing seismic activity risks along the British Columbia coast, officials said.
- On Aug. 3, 2025, Earthquakes Canada recorded a 4.0 magnitude earthquake off British Columbia's coast.
- Amid recent seismic events, British Columbia faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast on Tuesday.
- Seismic monitoring indicated the magnitude 4.0 quake struck Sunday around 6:20 a.m. at a depth of 15 kilometres west of Haida Gwaii.
- No damage is expected according to the agency's webpage, as there are no reports of damage from the magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
- Following the cancelled advisory, B.C.'s emergency management minister said it was a reminder to always be prepared for a big quake closer to home.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off B.C. coast, no damage expected
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OTTAWA — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of British Columbia. Earthquakes Canada says the quake struck Sunday around 6:20 a.m. local time. It was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. The agency’s webpage says there are no reports of damage, and at a magnitude of 4.0, none would be expected. B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia on Tues…
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