Early this morning, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Orcas Island, Washington, waking residents in Whatcom County and surrounding areas. Tremors were felt across Skagit County, south to Seattle, and in parts of British Columbia, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

An earthquake occurred earlier this morning, awakening residents in Whatcom County, Washington. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 4.5 quake hit the southeast tip of Orcas Island shortly after 5 a.m. The tremors were felt in the lowlands of both Whatcom and Skagit Counties, extending as far south as Seattle and reported also in southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or injuries as a result of the quake.

In summary, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck near Orcas Island, affecting a broad geographic area including Whatcom County and parts of British Columbia. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported, and the event serves as a reminder of the seismic activity in the Pacific Northwest.

Original Source: mybellinghamnow.com