According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake hit at around 5:53 a.m. PT with a magnitude of 4.2.
Two smaller earthquakes struck off the coast of Washington on Wednesday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake hit at around 5:53 a.m. PT with a magnitude of 4.2. The quake was reported about 143 miles southwest of Tofino, B.C., at a depth of about 6.2 miles. So far, four people have reported feeling the quake to the USGS. A little less than six hours later, another 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck in the same general area. Both of Wednesday’s earthquakes occurred within the Juan de Fuca Plate, but not quite along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is one of several subduction zones on the Pacific Ring of Fire where earthquakes and other geological activity commonly occur. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. While there are many variables involved, geologists say damage does not usually occur until an earthquake’s magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5. Anyone who felt the earthquakes is encouraged to report it on the USGS website.
The quake was reported about 143 miles southwest of Tofino, B.C., at a depth of about 6.2 miles. So far, four people have reported feeling the quake to the USGS.
A little less than six hours later, another 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck in the same general area.
Both of Wednesday’s earthquakes occurred within the Juan de Fuca Plate, but not quite along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is one of several subduction zones on the Pacific Ring of Fire where earthquakes and other geological activity commonly occur.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
While there are many variables involved, geologists say damage does not usually occur until an earthquake’s magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.
