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A minor earthquake was recorded off the west coast of Vancouver Island early Tuesday morning. Light shaking was felt, but there were no reports of damage or tsunami threat. DON'T MISS: Earthquakes are a risk in Canada. Here’s how to stay safeThe 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at 2:30 a.m. PDT at a depth of five kilometres, about 34 km southwest of Ucluelet, B. C., according to the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). B. C. is prone to earthquakes, a reminder to be preparedWhile this earthquake was minor, it serves as a reminder for British Columbians to be prepared for emergency situations. The Pacific Coast is the most earthquake-prone region of Canada, and seismologists with the Geological Survey of Canada record and locate more than 1,000 earthquakes in Western Canada each year. While technological advances make it easier to detect the size or location of a potential earthquake, it's still unclear when the next big one will arrive. What to do in an earthquake? In a previous interview with The Weather Network, Naomi Yamamoto, president of the B. C.