Since Feb. 18, Washington has seen seven earthquakes with a magnitude above 2.5, including the strongest earthquake to hit the state in five years, a magnitude 4.5 that struck Orcas Island early in ...
"Earthquakes are being located under the north ... by about 6.4 centimeters (2.5 inches), according to Haney – another sign that something is building up below the surface, ready to blow.
While seismic activity is natural, the most earthquake-prone cities in the world are usually built on unstable ground or near tectonic boundaries and face heightened risks. Below, we’ve rounded ...