Earthquake 9 km E of Orcas, Washington (4.3 mw) (2025-03-03 13:02:38 UTC)

1741006958

48.6020, -122.8116

9.00 KM

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 9 km E of Orcas, Washington, at 2025-03-03 13:02:38 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 9 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 9 km E of Orcas, Washington (4.3 mw) (2025-03-03 13:02:38 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.3

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1741006960

Nearest Places

Obstruction Pass / 0.1 km
Brown Rock / 0.28 km
Lieber Haven Resort and Marina / 0.52 km
Obstruction Island / 0.71 km
Obstruction Pass Light / 0.72 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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)

2.0

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1741081505
Depth: 9.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1741080014
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

18 km ENE of Garden City, Texas
Time: 1741079645
Depth: 3.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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)

4.6

12 km E of Orcas, Washington
Time: 1741006956
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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)