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.

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WASHINGTON STATE — Tens of thousands of people in western Washington and southwestern British Columbia Canada, felt a magnitude 4.5 earthquake that originated at the southeast side of Orcas Island.