Officials say a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the island of Haida Gwaii Monday night is just one of hundreds of aftershocks that have occurred in the wake of Saturday’s massive shaker.
The Geological Survey of Canada said Monday’s quake struck about 106 kilometres south of Queen Charlotte City at 7:49 p.m., but there have been no reports of damage and no tsunami warnings have been issued.
The quake follows a 6.3 magnitude aftershock that occurred late Sunday night.
The Geological Survey recorded more than 40 aftershocks of magnitude 4 or larger between Saturday’s quake and midnight Sunday, and more small quakes are expected to continue for several days.
Saturday’s 7.7 magnitude shaker hit just after 8 p.m. at a depth of about 17 kilometres, and was felt across much of north-central B.C.
Environment Canada responded with a tsunami warning, and evacuation efforts were started in a few low-lying communities, including Sandspit, Bella Bella and Prince Rupert.
The quake is considered one of the biggest in Canadian history, despite the lack of major damage caused.
