Canada's strongest earthquake in more than 60 years

Canada's strongest earthquake in more than 60 years has struck off British Columbia's coast. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck at 8:04 p.m. PT Saturday and was centered off Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands. It could be felt as far away as Edmonton and Yukon.
 
Several medium-large aftershocks occurred immediately after and continue. The range has been from a 5.1-4.0 magnitude. EQ List Click Here - http://on.doi.gov/RqowFs
 
Residents near the center of the quake said the violent jolting from the initial tremor lasted for up to a minute - as of yet, no injuries or major damage have been reported.
 
 
 
This area is very close to the Cascadia Subduction Zone which has a history of mega-quakes measuring 9+ .... It is also predicted to have a 300 year cycle which means it's due any day. The last event occurred January 26th 1700 with a 9.2 mag. quake which sent a tsunami all the way to Japan killing thousands.
 
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