ShakeAlert early earthquake warning system launches in Washington
The ShakeAlert early earthquake warning app will launch in Washington and Oregon this week.
What we can learn from the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake 20 years later
On Feb. 28, 2001, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nisqually, injuring hundreds of people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
How to opt in for an earthquake alert test
The state will be testing ShakeAlert, the earthquake detection and alarm system, on phones in King, Pierce and Thurston counties Thursday.
Earthquake warning system to roll out to Oregon, Washington
The earthquake early warning system known as ShakeAlert will be capable of delivering alerts directly to wireless devices in Oregon on March 11 and to Washington state in May, completing the West Coast rollout, the U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday.
Earthquake felt in Portland, Vancouver areas
A Monday night earthquake was felt in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.
Thousands of tremors shaking under Vancouver Island 'out of the ordinary,' but likely not a threat
Scientists with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are monitoring an uptick in tremors shaking under Vancouver Island, but they don't believe them to be potential hazards or major tectonic shifts.
3.2-magnitude earthquake recorded near Maple Valley
The Maple Valley earthquake is one of several small quakes reported in the Pacific Northwest over the past couple of weeks.
Cluster of earthquakes in Puget Sound considered 'normal', earthquake researchers say
Recent smaller earthquakes are being examined by researchers with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
Second small earthquake near Carnation is the 4th PNW earthquake in 2 days
A second small earthquake shook the Carnation area in King County Tuesday morning a day after two other small earthquakes were reported in Western Washington.
Two small earthquakes shake Puget Sound area
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Monroe in Snohomish County early Monday morning.
Two large earthquakes - one off Alaska coast and one off Canada coast - strike overnight
A powerful earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast jolted coastal communities late Tuesday, and some residents briefly scrambled for higher ground over fears of a tsunami.
Two large quakes strike off Alaska and Canada coasts
The earthquake off the Alaska coast produced a small tsunami.
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico
A powerful earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets.
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast; 2nd large quake in a week
An underwater earthquake with an initial 5.9 magnitude has struck off the southern Oregon coast.
ShakeAlert earthquake detection app still a year or two away in Washington
SEATTLE -- What if there was a way to get an early warning that an earthquake is coming?
Seismologists eager to research slow slip events after recent quake rattles Western Washington
It’s a relatively recent discovery in geophysics and not fully understood.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes off Oregon coast
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast Wednesday morning.
Are you ready to evacuate if a large earthquake struck Washington?
SEATTLE -- A 4.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Western Washing Friday morning.
30+ small earthquakes near Mount Hood since Monday, USGS says
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. -- A series of small earthquakes have been recorded near Mount Hood this week.The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake swarm started Monday and that as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, more than 30 had occurred.The quakes are probably too small to be felt, with a maximum magnitude of 2.1, the USGS said.The earthquakes were about 2 to 3 miles deep and happened about 5 miles south of the Mount Hood summit and about a mile east-northeast of Government Camp, according to the USGS.
Washington state finds schools unsuited for earthquakes
SEATTLE — When the big one hits, Washington wants to be ready.