A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit the area northeast of Greenwater Sunday morning, sending tremors through King and Pierce counties. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 8:15 a.m., centered near Kelly Butte Lookout and measured at a depth of 5.7 miles. KING 5 viewers in Enumclaw and those near the southwest entrance of Mount Rainier National Park felt the quake.
Residents reported their experiences of the ground shaking. More than 290 individuals have reached out to note the tremor, with some residing as far as 35 miles to the east in Enumclaw and close to Mount Rainier National Park’s southwest entrance, roughly 30 miles from the epicenter. These details about the public's reaction to the earthquake were detailed in an article by The Seattle Times.
Despite the widespread feeling of the quake, there have thankfully been no reports of injuries or damage as a result of the seismic event. This information comes from a local report by FOX 13 Seattle, which also reminded residents of the "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" protocol during earthquakes: Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops.
