Magnitude 2.7 earthquake hits near Snoqualmie ahead of WA ShakeOut drill
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KING COUNTY, Wash. - A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was felt near Snoqualmie, Washington, on Wednesday evening.
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Recent earthquakes: 2.7M tremor shakes near Snoqualmie, WA
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at 6:09 p.m. PT about 4.7 miles east-northeast of Wilderness Rim, Washington, at a depth of about 10.5 miles.
What you can do:
As of 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, nearly 40 people had submitted reports to the USGS stating they felt the earthquake. Anyone who felt the quake is encouraged to report it on the USGS website.
Geologists say damage typically does not occur unless an earthquake's magnitude exceeds 4.0 or 5.0.
1.5 million WA residents to participate in International ShakeOut Day
Local perspective:
The recent tremor arrived just a day before 1.5 million Washington residents are set to participate in the annual International ShakeOut Day drill – an emergency preparedness exercise centered around the life-saving "Drop, Cover and Hold On" action.
When does the Great Washington ShakeOut drill begin?
What's next:
The primary drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. PT on Thursday, Oct. 15.
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In Washington state alone, more than 1.5 million participants are registered for the Great Washington ShakeOut, a statewide event centered around the life-saving "Drop, Cover and Hold On" action.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the United States Geological Survey and original reporting by the FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team.
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