On Monday morning, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Orcas Island, affecting residents in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, as well as reaching Seattle and southern British Columbia. No damage or injuries have been reported.
In the early hours of Monday morning, residents of Whatcom County were roused by an earthquake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a seismic event registering a magnitude of 4.5 occurred near the southeast tip of Orcas Island shortly after 5 a.m. This tremor was experienced widely across the lowland areas of both Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Additionally, reports indicate that the shaking was perceptible as far south as Seattle and even reached into southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no indications of damage or casualties arising from this incident as of the latest updates.
In summary, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Orcas Island early Monday morning, with tremors felt extensively in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, and even in Seattle and southern British Columbia. Thankfully, there have been no reported damages or injuries related to this earthquake.
Original Source: mybellinghamnow.com
