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Seattle-area earthquake and regional disaster preparedness

Seattle-area earthquake and regional disaster preparedness

A preliminary magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered west of Puget Sound was felt across Kitsap, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. Reports indicate no tsunami threat and limited damage, with a school seismograph capturing the event; Sound Transit temporarily operated on one track, and officials should continue monitoring aftershocks and damage reports.

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Updated Oct 1, 2026