"Not pointing the finger at anybody, but we decided to err on the side of caution and we instigated our response," Schmunk told CBC News. "As it evolved and as it looked like it was of no issue, we're happy to report that it was a good test of our systems and a test of how the community responded to the systems."

Tsunami warnings were issued for the West Coast, causing many residents to head for higher ground. A Tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii as waves were predicted to hit around 1:28 am. In the Haida Gawaii Islands, a few days after the earthquake the once famous hot springs that gave their name to Hot Spring Island were discovered all dried up and no longer bubbling with heated waters from below ground.