4.4-magnitude earthquake hits off British Columbia coast

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia, with provincial emergency officials saying no damage or injuries are expected.

The quake was recorded just before 4 p.m. off the southern tip of the Haida Gwaii archipelago, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

Earthquakes Canada said the tremor is not expected to generate a tsunami.

Data from the federal agency shows the earthquake hit at a depth of 20 kilometres.

Earthquakes Canada says earthquakes between a magnitude of 3.5 and 5.4 are often felt, but rarely cause damage.

News.Az 

By Nijat Babayev