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3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington as seismic activity sees uptick
This earthquake comes just hours after a 2.8 magnitude struck in Bremerton early on Thursday morning. The initial shake map from the Pacific ... This is called the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
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The Cascadia Subduction Zone
1. Figure 1: Map of the northern Cascadia subduction zone showing the distribution of earthquakes in the subducting Juan de Fuca plate and the locations of seismic cross-sections. Green dashed line ...
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Does a series of small earthquakes mean the ‘big one’ is more likely? We asked WA experts
Washington hasn’t seen a major earthquake since the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually earthquake in 2001. The Cascadia Subduction Zone, capable of producing a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, last produced a ...
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Did you feel it? 3.0 magnitude earthquake reported in east King County
The Puget Sound Seismic Network (PNSN) recorded the earthquake at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday at a depth of just over 5 miles beneath the surface. Maps showed ... This is called the Cascadia Subduction ...
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Did you feel it? 2.8 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington
This is called the Cascadia ... Deep earthquakes: Deep faults happen when two tectonic plates collide and one plate slips beneath the other one. These quakes can impact a large area but are ...
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WA is seeing a string of earthquakes. Here’s how experts say you should stay prepared
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit Orcas Island early on the morning of Monday, March 2. It was the biggest quake that Washington has seen since 2020, according to U.S. Geological ...
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3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington
This is called the Cascadia ... Deep earthquakes: Deep faults happen when two tectonic plates collide and one plate slips beneath the other one. These quakes can impact a large area but are ...