Earthquake felt in Comox
"A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit 13 kilometres east northeast of Tofino at 6:02pm.
No Tsunami warning is expected.
Taimi Mulder, Seismologist with Geological Survey of Canada says the quake was 40 kilometres deep.
Josie Osbourne, the Mayor of Tofino says it was a short, sharp quake with no damage.
People from Ahousaht to Campbell River, from Gold River to the Comox Valley report feeling the shaker. No reports of damage but people say they felt rolling waves. Some said china cabinets shook while others say it knocked them off the couch."
Comox Fire Rescue offers a free Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) course held on the third Friday of each month which you can sign up for through the Comox Recreation Centre (http://comox.ca/recreation or 250-339-2255).
You can also stop by our fire station to pick up your 72 Hour: Emergency Preparedness guide, or download a digital copy by clicking here!