A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Orcas Island early Monday morning, felt in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, as well as Seattle and southern British Columbia. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported.
Early Monday morning, Whatcom County residents were stirred awake by an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 that occurred at the southeast tip of Orcas Island shortly after 5 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed this seismic event, which resulted in noticeably light shaking across the lowlands of both Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Additionally, residents as far south as Seattle reported feeling the tremors, and they were also felt in southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or injuries associated with this incident as of now.
In summary, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Orcas Island at 5 a.m. on a Monday, felt across a wide area including Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Seattle, and southern British Columbia. The event didn’t result in any casualties or property damage, but it did serve as a reminder of the seismic activity in the region.
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