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Dec 17, 2021 11:26 PM - The Canadian Press

Small earthquake recorded in lower mainland early this morning

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BC's coast experienced an small earthquake early this morning. (Photo - ANI)

BC's coast experienced an small earthquake early this morning.

Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude 3.5 quake happened at 4:13 A-M in the Strait of Georgia, 43 kilometres southwest of Vancouver.

It says no reports of damage have been made, and none are expected.

The U.S. Geological Survey says it happened at a depth of 17.3 kilometres.

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