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.
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.
4.5 magnitude earthquake wakes up residents around western Washington
This earthquake is larger than much of the recent seismic activity around western Washington, per initial reports.
Earthquake shakes residents near Sequim
The 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit at 4:18 p.m. on the Olympic Peninsula, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Did you feel it? 3.9 magnitude quake strikes in Olympic National Park
A preliminary earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit 31.1 kilometers southeast of Port Angeles, Washington near the Olympic National Park.
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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Westlake Village on Sunday
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Sunday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). At 1:03 p.m. the quake hit approximately seven miles southwest of Westlake Village.
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.
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.
ShakeAlert tech gets renewed interest after earthquake near Orcas Island
People can download the MyShake app in the Apple Store or Google Play. The mobile app sends an alert if the earthquake meets a magnitude threshold of 4.5 and weak shaking is expected, according to USGS. Weak shaking means the quake is felt indoors, although many people may not recognize it as an earthquake.
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4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes up western Washington
ORCAS, Wash. - A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook up western Washington and parts of Canada early Monday morning. USGS says that the earthquake originated near the San Juan Islands and was around a mile deep.