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This is a list of earthquakes in Washington, a U.S. state. Date Location MMI Mag. Deaths Injuries Total damage / notes; 2001-02-28: Puget Sound: VIII: 6.8 M w ...
A member of the Washington Army National Guard 792nd Chemical Company from Grandview, Washington, demonstrates a decontamination station during an earthquake readiness exercise. Ted S. Warren/AP Photo
The new tunnel is designed to withstand a 9.0 M W earthquake. [16] Approximately $305 million of insured losses and a total of $2 billion worth of damage was caused in the state of Washington. The area was declared a natural disaster area by president George W. Bush and was therefore able to receive federal recovery assistance.
The earthquake hit near Poulsbo. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The 1965 Puget Sound earthquake occurred at 08:28 AM PDT (15:28 UTC) on April 29 within the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It had a magnitude of 6.7 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused the deaths of seven people and about $12.5–28 million in damage.
WA state has the second-highest risk of large earthquakes in the U.S., according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Tacoma fault zone, with multiple southeast-striking strands.(USGS [1]). The Tacoma Fault, just north of the city of Tacoma, Washington, is an active east–west striking north dipping reverse fault with approximately 35 miles (56 km) of identified surface rupture.
A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it comprehensively for the first time.