An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude occurred near Orcas Island, impacting Whatcom and Skagit Counties, with tremors felt as south as Seattle and southern British Columbia. Fortunately, no damage or casualties have been reported.
Early on Monday morning, an earthquake jolted some residents of Whatcom County awake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.5 magnitude quake occurred at the southeastern tip of Orcas Island just after 5:00 a.m. Light tremors were reported in the lowlands of both Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Reports indicate that shaking was detectable as far south as Seattle, with additional reports emerging from southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed instances of damage or injuries arising from this seismic event at this time.
In summary, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Orcas Island early Monday morning, affecting residents in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, as well as areas as far south as Seattle and into southern British Columbia. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or injuries associated with this event.
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