7.7 earthquake on islands off west coast of Canada: USGS

There are no immediate reports of damage,although tsunami warning has been issued.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of western Canada and a tsunami warning has been issued. There are no immediate reports of damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado says the quake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands at 11:14 p.m. Sunday local time (0314 GMT) and was centered 96 miles (155 kilometers) south of Masset,British Columbia.

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for coastal areas of British Columbia,southern Alaska,Northern California,Oregon and Washington state. It says the warning area includes Craig and Sitka,Alaska

The USGS says the 7.7-magnitude quake shook the area and was then followed by a 5.8-magnitude aftershock several minutes later.

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