Magnitude-4.7 earthquake recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island
Mar 5, 2016, 12:08 PM | Updated: 12:31 pm
John Vidale with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reports earthquakes such as the 4.7-quake reported Saturday occur about 30 times per year. (PNSN)
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A magnitude-4.7 earthquake was recorded off the west coast of Vancouver Island Saturday morning.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reports the quake occurred at 10:38 a.m. at a depth of 12.4 miles.
John Vidale with the PNSN says the earthquakes are not uncommon. There are about 2.5 per month – about 30 per year.
As of 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, one person in Quilcene, Wash. reported feeling the quake.
