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The agency says that despite it being felt in some locations, there were no reports of damage and none are expected. Earthquakes Canada says no tsunami was expected. It comes after a 4.1 quake struck off the west coast of Haida Gwaii, about 52 kilometres from Daajing Giids, on Sunday. 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