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PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near a small community on Washington's Key Peninsula early Wednesday morning.
By the numbers:
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck around 3:49 a.m. about 1.24 miles west of Home, Washington, a census-designated place in Pierce County.
USGS Community Internet Intensity Map (USGS)
As of 8 a.m., 15 people around Puget Sound reported feeling the quake. According to the USGS Community Internet Intensity Map, most respondents described the shaking as weak.
What you can do:
Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to submit a report on the USGS website.
There were no reports of damage or injuries. Geologists say damage typically does not occur unless an earthquake's magnitude exceeds 4 or 5.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the United States Geological Survey.
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