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The Nisqually Earthquake:
Seattle, February 2001


Magnitude: 6.8
Depth: 52.40 km


This photo from the Seattle Times, shows damage from the Feb 2001 quake in South Seattle...

The Nisqually Earthquake hit the Seattle area on February 28, 2001, at 10:54 AM. My own story about that day is included in my new book about earthquakes due out in Feb. 2012.


Photos from The Olympian, show damages in Olympia, WA from the Nisqually quake

I wish Seattle and the surrounding areas would take earthquake preparedness more seriously as I feel that most people in the NW do not understand the gravity of the threat that looms in that region. And I think they do not realize how strong quakes can actually be on the rim of fire. As the saying goes, "the next quake comes when the last one is forgotten."

Nisqually Quake Resources and Links:
Metro King County Nisqually Quake Site
The Nisqually Quake Information Clearinghouse
Comparison of Northridge and Nisqually Quakes

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