Event Brief
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island
Filed: Mar 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 was recorded off the coast of northern Vancouver Island at a depth of five kilometres.
WHO: Earthquakes Canada
WHAT: Magnitude 4.8 earthquake
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
WHERE: off coast of northern Vancouver Island
WHY: Reason not stated in article.
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