Ongoing Mount Rainier seismic swarm now surpasses 2009 event

The most recent seismic storm at Mount Rainier has hit a new milestone as scientists continue to monitor activity at the volcano.

Largest quake yet hits WA's Mount Rainier in ongoing ‘earthquake swarm’

Seismologists are closely monitoring Mount Rainier after a swarm of earthquakes struck the Pacific Northwest’s tallest volcano this week.

Hundreds of Earthquakes from Mt. Rainier
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The U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said there is no reason for concern based on this earthquake activity.

Earthquake swarm: Hundreds recorded Tuesday at WA's Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier on Tuesday experienced its largest seismic activity since 2009, with a swarm of small earthquakes detected. According to the United States Geological Survey, hundreds of earthquakes were recorded.

2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mossyrock, WA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook near Mossyrock, Washington on Monday afternoon, following recent seismic activity in the area.

2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Morton, WA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Morton, Washington, early Thursday morning. 

2.9 magnitude earthquake reported in Mount Vernon, WA

The earthquake hit at 1:59 a.m. and happened more than 2 miles west of Mount Vernon, more than 24 miles south of Bellingham.

37 earthquakes recorded in Okanogan County, WA, over the past week

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonasket on Wednesday morning, following a series of rumbles over the last week in the area.

6.9M earthquake strikes near New Britain region of Papua New Guinea

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea's New Britain region on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat and an aftershock. 

Death toll rises to over 2,700 after earthquake rocks Southeast Asia

Rescue efforts are underway after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. The quake was also felt in Thailand and parts of Mainland China.