M4.2 earthquake - 259 km W of Tofino, Canada

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 259 km W of Tofino, Canada on 14 Apr 2023, 15:49 UTC at a depth of 13 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.