VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver Island Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The agency said the quake hit 186 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy at 9 p.m. ET.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami is expected.

It comes after a massive 7.7-magnitude quake struck Haida Gwaii on Oct. 27. No one was injured in that quake.

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