3 small earthquakes recorded along Oregon coast
The U.S. Geological Survey reports three small earthquakes have been recorded along the Oregon central coast.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports three small earthquakes have been recorded along the Oregon central coast.
Researchers testing earthquake alert system along the West Coast
SEATTLE -- A new version of an earthquake alert system will be tested in states along the West Coast.
SEATTLE -- A new version of an earthquake alert system will be tested in states along the West Coast.
Kitsap Peninsula earthquake tests early warning system
When fully operational, the ShakeAlert early-warning system would quickly detect an earthquake and alert people that shaking is coming through an app on their cellphone.
When fully operational, the ShakeAlert early-warning system would quickly detect an earthquake and alert people that shaking is coming through an app on their cellphone.
3.7 magnitude earthquake reported in Olympic Peninsula
QUINAULT, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 occurred in the Olympic Peninsula at about noon Sunday, but there are no reports of damage.The USGS says the earthquake was about 15 miles northeast of Quinault and about 25 miles deep.A Grays Harbor County dispatcher says no damage has been reported.This follows a 3.1 magnitude earthquake Sunday that struck 11 miles southeast of North Bend.
QUINAULT, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 occurred in the Olympic Peninsula at about noon Sunday, but there are no reports of damage.The USGS says the earthquake was about 15 miles northeast of Quinault and about 25 miles deep.A Grays Harbor County dispatcher says no damage has been reported.This follows a 3.1 magnitude earthquake Sunday that struck 11 miles southeast of North Bend.
3.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Bend
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 11 miles southeast of North Bend, and 9 miles west of Hyak Sunday morning.
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 11 miles southeast of North Bend, and 9 miles west of Hyak Sunday morning.
Magnitude 8 quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami possible
A magnitude 8 earthquake has hit the Solomon Islands and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says it could generate tsunami waves on nearby islands.
A magnitude 8 earthquake has hit the Solomon Islands and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says it could generate tsunami waves on nearby islands.
2 earthquakes recorded off Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (AP) _ Two earthquakes have been recorded off Oregon's central coast.The U.S. Geological Survey said Monday the pair of earthquakes struck late Sunday and early Monday.The first quake was a magnitude 4.9 and was recorded at 7:30 p.m. Pacific about 145 miles west of Coos Bay.The USGS says it occurred at a depth of just over six miles.The second temblor was a magnitude 4.8 and was recorded just after 2 a.m. Pacific on Monday.The agency says it struck near the first one -- about 118 miles west of Coos Bay at a depth of less than 15 miles.
BANDON, Ore. (AP) _ Two earthquakes have been recorded off Oregon's central coast.The U.S. Geological Survey said Monday the pair of earthquakes struck late Sunday and early Monday.The first quake was a magnitude 4.9 and was recorded at 7:30 p.m. Pacific about 145 miles west of Coos Bay.The USGS says it occurred at a depth of just over six miles.The second temblor was a magnitude 4.8 and was recorded just after 2 a.m. Pacific on Monday.The agency says it struck near the first one -- about 118 miles west of Coos Bay at a depth of less than 15 miles.
Tsunami warning issued, then lifted after 6.9 earthquake in Japan
A tsunami warning was issued in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan after a massive earthquake Tuesday morning.
A tsunami warning was issued in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan after a massive earthquake Tuesday morning.
New bridge in Seattle to be world's first to sway with earthquake, then restore itself
SEATTLE -- New technology is being used on a new State Route 99 exit ramp in Seattle.
SEATTLE -- New technology is being used on a new State Route 99 exit ramp in Seattle.
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Fall City
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 5 miles southwest of Fall City, Washington Saturday morning.
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 5 miles southwest of Fall City, Washington Saturday morning.
3.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Maple Valley
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 5 miles northeast of Maple Valley, Washington Sunday morning.
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 5 miles northeast of Maple Valley, Washington Sunday morning.