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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake by Orcas Island was the largest to hit Washington since 2020. Here’s how you can prepare for even ...

Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and wildfires in Washington state with these safety tips and ...

An earthquake struck the northwest part of Washington state near the U.S.-Canada border ... according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at around 5:02 a.m. PST, according to ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Our diverse roles include providing fee-based services to the agriculture community, promoting ...

Wildfire preparedness, including creating defensible space and evacuation planning, remains a priority as climate change ...

The only road going into the popular destination is closed due to storm damage and the federal funding needed to repair it has been delayed.

A second earthquake of at least 2.5 magnitude in 12 hours struck Thursday afternoon in western Washington.The 3.2 magnitude ...

The 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit at 5:02 a.m. just off Deer Beach on Orcas Island, according to the United States Geological Survey ... Many earthquakes in Washington state are linked to the ...

The earthquake reportedly happened at 3:45 a.m. at a depth of 25.3 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ... Many earthquakes in Washington state are linked to the motion of the ...

A map shows significant earthquakes in Washington since 1872. Courtesy Washington Emergency Management Division In addition to its location, there are a few things about Washington’s geologic ...

ORCAS, Wash. - A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook up western Washington and parts of Canada early Monday morning. USGS says ...