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.
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.
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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.
Early morning earthquake rattles San Juan Islands near Bellingham; no damage reported
A moderate earthquake in the San Juan Islands jostled Whatcom County residents awake early Monday, rattling dishes and triggering an app-based warning system.
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.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Washington hours after quake rocks Los Angeles area
Hundreds of residents in Washington state reported feeling an earthquake early Monday morning, hours after another earthquake struck about 1,200 miles to the south in the Los Angeles area.
3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington as seismic activity sees uptick
The 3.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 4.5 miles northeast of Fall City in east King County. This earthquake comes just hours after a 2.8 magnitude struck in Bremerton early on Thursday morning.
4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Orcas Island
At 5:02 a.m., a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Olga on Orcas Island, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN). The preliminary magnitude was 4.6. Of course, people who live on Orcas and other islands in the San Juans felt the most severe effects of the quake.