A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has occurred beneath the ocean near Vancouver Island.
According to Earthquakes Canada, the seismic event took place at 11:41 p.m. PT on Sunday, located 219 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy, at the northern end of Vancouver Island.
The quake originated approximately 10 kilometres below the ocean floor, and the federal agency has indicated that there is no tsunami threat associated with it.
The epicentre of the earthquake is in proximity to several significant communities on Vancouver Island, including Campbell River, located about 300 kilometres away, and Port Alberni, which is approximately 330 kilometres distant.
The agency has noted that the tremor was felt as far away as Metro Vancouver, which is over 450 kilometres to the southeast.
Reports of shaking also came from northern Vancouver Island.
