Magnitude-4.5 Earthquake Strikes Near San Juan Islands.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude-4.5 earthquake struck Monday at 5:02 a.m. just off Deer Beach on Orcas Island. Residents near the San Juan Islands experienced a mild earthquake that shook the waters off the coast. The tremor originated at a depth of 10.13 miles beneath the Earth’s surface and serves as a reminder of the region’s seismic activity.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon in the Pacific Northwest, a region located along the seismically active Cascadia Subduction Zone. Experts encourage residents to stay prepared for potential seismic events by having emergency kits and safety plans in place.
As aftershocks remain a possibility, those in the affected areas are advised to stay informed through official sources like the USGS and local emergency services.
Reports from this earthquake
A homeowner in Stanwood, WA states:
“At first a shadow jolt that woke the whole house, then went into a constant shaking for about 5 to 10 seconds.“
Another homeowner in Victoria, BC states:
“Could hear it coming like windstorm before the actual shaking started“
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