A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Orcas Island early Monday, felt in Whatcom and Skagit Counties as well as Seattle and southern British Columbia. No damage or injuries have been reported.

In the early hours of Monday morning, residents of Whatcom County were startled awake by an earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 4.5 magnitude quake occurred at the southeast tip of Orcas Island shortly after 5 a.m. Light tremors reached the lowlands of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, and the shaking was detected as far south as Seattle, as well as in southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or casualties associated with this event.

In summary, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Orcas Island early Monday morning, causing light shaking across Whatcom and Skagit Counties, extending to Seattle and southern British Columbia. There have been no reported damages or injuries, allowing residents to remain unscathed from the natural phenomenon.

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