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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
4.8 magnitude earthquake reported north of Vancouver, B.C.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia, which is about a two-hour drive north from Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
FRIDAY AT 5:30PM: Are you ready when the next earthquake hits?
Friday at 5:30 p.m., KIRO 7 investigators are separating fact from fiction to show you what you can do right now. We’re making the process simple so you can rest easy knowing you’re ready when the next big one hits. We’re also exploring earthquake insurance: the cost and whether it’s worth it for you.
How rare is an earthquake of this magnitude in B.C.? Our meteorologist explains
CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe says the earthquake that hit on Friday is one of the bigger ones B.C.’s coast has seen, but not the "big one" that’s expected.
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits British Columbia, Canada Friday
An 4.8 magnitude earthquake has hit British Columbia on Friday afternoon, state officials say some residents in northwestern Washington could have felt the rumbling as well.
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
The New Mexico earthquake struck hours after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Portugal on Monday (February 17), according to the United States Geological Survey. The ear
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes British Columbia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook near Squamish, British Columbia on Friday afternoon. The earthquake was reported at 1:26 p.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Society (USGS).
No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.
Its magnitude scale says quakes between 3.5 and 5.4 are "often felt, but rarely cause damage." A 3.6 magnitude earthquake last week in B.C. shook the ground in Victoria, Sidney an
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.
Earthquake Safety: Preparing for ‘The Big One’
With only seconds to prepare, you could be anywhere when an earthquake hits. That’s why experts urge you to create multiple earthquake kits so that you’ll have supplies ready when disaster hits.
Tsunami threat looms over Washington as expert warns 'destructive' earthquake is 'inevitable'
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Did you feel that? Emergency officials estimate 5.1 British Columbia earthquake
Washington Emergency Management Division officials estimated a 5.1 earthquake in British Columbia Friday around 1:40 p.m.
Tsunami and destruction fears as threat of 'inevitable' earthquake looms over Washington
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MONDAY AT 5:30: Exploring active fault lines throughout Western Washington
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Moderate earthquake reported in B.C. north of Bellingham; thousands report feeling rumblings
A moderate earthquake shook the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and other monitoring sources. No injuries or damage were immediately reported from the 1:26 ...