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2nd quake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

Earthquake-1.2314593 Earthquake (Rob Gibson/Earthquake)

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This one bigger than the first

Another earthquake has struck off the coast of Vancouver island, this time at magnitude 5.5.The US Geological Survey says the quake hit just after 7 pm about 175 kilometers west of Port Hardy.It follows a handful of smaller nearby quakes, including a 5.1 magnitude event this morning.The U-S National Weather Service Tsunami Alert Centre says no Tsunami activity is expected.There have been no reports of damage so far.