Earthquake 12 km E of Orcas, Washington (4.6 Ml) (2025-03-03 13:02:36 UTC)

1741006956

48.6019, -122.7760

1.00 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km E of Orcas, Washington, at 2025-03-03 13:02:36 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of Ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 12 km E of Orcas, Washington

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 12 km E of Orcas, Washington (4.6 Ml) (2025-03-03 13:02:36 UTC)

Magnitudo (Ml)

4.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_at00ssjtkc

Nearest Places

Lydia Shoal / 0.24 km
Deer Point / 1.68 km
Obstruction Pass Light / 2.15 km
Spindle Rock / 2.39 km
Obstruction Pass / 2.56 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1741082101
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

25 km NE of Crane, Texas
Time: 1741081859
Depth: 2.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

19 km SSW of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1741081771
Depth: 1.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1741081738
Depth: 7.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION
Time: 1741081536
Depth: 16.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.3

9 km E of Orcas, Washington
Time: 1741006958
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.6

10 km E of Orcas, Washington
Time: 1741006957
Depth: 15.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.5

SAN JUAN ISLANDS REG, WASHINGTON
Time: 1741006957
Depth: 16.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA REGION
Time: 1740195437
Depth: 23.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

6 km NNW of Victoria, Canada
Time: 1740195437
Depth: 23.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)