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3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington
SEATTLE — A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck near Auburn Saturday morning with reports of it being felt in Tacoma and Seattle. The earthquake reportedly happened at 3:45 a.m. at a depth of 25.3 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was recorded just southeast of Auburn along the Green River.
3.0-magnitude earthquake shakes western Washington, seismologists say. What to know
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook the western part of Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 5.4-mile deep quake hit about 7 miles east from Greenwater at 9:54 a.m., according to the USGS. The quake’s epicenter was in the Snoqualmie National Forest.
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits above Seattle
According to the United State Geological Survey (USGS) the earthquake hit near Sechelt, British Columbia, which is about a two-hour drive north from Vancouver, B.C. The USGS said its preliminary estimate was a 5.1 magnitude in British Columbia. Some other reports suggest it may have been downgraded to a 4.7. Top Videos
Earthquake north of Vancouver felt in Western Washington
The earthquake, which had a shallow depth, was reported around 1:30 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Did you feel it? Early morning 3.4 earthquake strikes Auburn
Hey Pierce & King counties, did you wake up early this morning to the ground shaking a little bit? The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network measured the earthquake around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday. The earthquake may have been felt in surrounding cities in Pierce and King counties.
3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Maple Valley, WA
Maple Valley had an early morning rumble on Saturday when a 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook the town just one day after a larger one hit Vancouver, BC.
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