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Thanks for visiting Long Beach Radio. The orange bits above will give you more information about the station. Scroll down for weather forecasts and other useful stuff. The Blog below is intended as a compliment to our regular programming. Some of the items posted there may have been because they weren't appropriate for broadcast. (Web) Surfer discretion is advised. Thanks for listening, Geoff -Background photo courtesy Kirk Unger

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake off Vancouver Island Today. No Tsunami Expected

According to the United States Geological Survey a magnitude 5.7 earthquake occured off the coast near Tofino and Ucluelet around noon today NO TSUNAMI IS EXPECTED.

Tsunami Information Statement issued 02/4/2012 at 12:09PM PST

At 12:06 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 4, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.7 occurred 90 miles/145 Km southwest of Port Alice, British Columbia .

The magnitude is such that a tsunami IS NOT EXPECTED. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey or the appropriate regional seismic network.
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2012/02/04/lyvx58/01/messagelyvx58-01.htm

Here's an interview with local geologist Jackie Windh about the earthquake history (and future) of our region. (in 3 parts)


Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio.... enjoy the sun.  -Geoff
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