British Columbia was earlier today, Friday hit by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake.
Country hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake
The quake reportedly struck at roughly 7am about 167 kilometers southeast of the village of Queen Charlotte.
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The quake reportedly struck at roughly 7am about 167 kilometers southeast of the village of Queen Charlotte.
AP reports that the National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami is not expected to result.
No casualties were however recorded.
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Meanwhile in a related development, the Calbuco volcano erupted in Chile covering several houses in towns in Chile and Argentina in volcanic ash.
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