GgoogleAU first seen 6 h ago, last 6 h ago, peak #2
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Felt in Seattle
Original: earthquake scale
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Seattle area and was felt widely across the city, according to the Seattle Times. No details on damage or injuries were immediately reported. Quakes on this scale are typically light and rarely cause significant damage, but any seismic activity in the Pacific Northwest draws attention given the region's earthquake risk.
Why now: Residents are checking news and the earthquake scale after feeling the tremor.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 6 h ago to 6 h ago.
Evidence
- 4.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Seattle · The Seattle Times
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