4.5-magnitude quake hits in western Washington, seismologists say. ‘Shook us awake’
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck at 5:02 a.m. Monday, March 3, in western Washington, the the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 10-mile deep quake hit about 6.2 miles from Orcas, according to the USGS. More than 6,800 people from as far away as Portland, Oregon, and Issaquah reported feeling the tremor to the agency.
Recent earthquakes in Washington state, what they mean and how to prepare for them
Residents are urged to secure household items, maintain emergency kits, and participate in statewide drills such as the Great Washington ShakeOut. Emphasis remains on the “drop, cover, and hold on” approach to minimize harm during an earthquake.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes in Washington state
A “notable” earthquake registering at a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 struck Washington State on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
WA is seeing a string of earthquakes. Here’s how experts say you should stay prepared
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake by Orcas Island was the largest to hit Washington since 2020. Here’s how you can prepare for even a minor quake.
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Should we worry about recent Washington earthquakes? Expert explains
A series of earthquakes has rattled the Pacific Northwest in recent weeks, raising concerns. A local expert says it's nothing to worry about.
Earthquake strikes off Washington island northwest of Seattle
An earthquake​ struck northwest of Seattle, Washington,​ near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said.
How Native American myths have helped scientists track earthquakes
Earthquakes are part of Washington’s past, present, and future, and we have local Native American tribes to thank for documenting some of our earliest ones. Local tribes have helped inform today’s scientists about earthquakes that occurred more than a thousand years ago.
2.8-magnitude earthquake shakes western Washington, seismologists say. What to know
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake shook the western part of Washington on Thursday, Feb. 27, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 16-mile deep quake hit at 5:16 a.m. and happened in Tracyton, according to the USGS. More than 30 people from as far away as North Bend and Bremerton reported feeling the tremor to the agency.
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Earthquakes are part of Washington’s past, present, and future, and we have local Native American tribes to thank for documenting some of our earliest ones.
Did you feel it? 2.8 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington
Thursday's morning earthquake follows several other seismic events that have shaken western Washington. A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Auburn on Feb. 22, and just a day prior to that, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near British Columbia.
Washington earthquake shakes Orcas Island near Canadian border
Shaking was felt across northwestern Washington early Monday morning as an earthquake struck the San Juan Islands region near the border with Canada. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:02 a.m. and was centered about six miles east of Orcas Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.