Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Western Washington near Gig Harbor
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Gig Harbor at about 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, sending a jolt…
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Gig Harbor at about 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, sending a jolt across parts of Western Washington.
The quake was centered about 3 miles west-northwest of Wauna on the Kitsap Peninsula and occurred about 17 miles below the surface, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
People in Seattle also reported feeling the shaking. By 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, more than 5,100 people had submitted reports through the agency’s “Did You Feel It?” system.
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was unlikely in the Seattle area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The magnitude and location are preliminary and could change as scientists review the data.
Where can you find updates and report feeling the earthquake?
Check the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s event page for details about Tuesday’s quake or its recent earthquakes page for activity across Washington and Oregon.
If you felt the shaking, share your location and experience through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” questionnaire.
This story has been updated to include new information and additional reports of shaking.
