A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck south of Bremerton Tuesday, with no damage reported, ahead of Washington's Oct. 16 ShakeOut drill. (Map: Pacific Northwest Seismic Network)
BREMERTON, Wash. — A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Tuesday afternoon south-southwest of Bremerton, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
The earthquake occurred at about 2:05 p.m. Sept. 29, with the epicenter located about 18.9 kilometers, or 11.7 miles, south-southwest of Bremerton.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network is asking people who felt the earthquake to submit a report through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It?” system. Those reports help seismologists document how widely an earthquake was felt.
The Washington Emergency Management Division also shared the request for earthquake reports Tuesday afternoon.
No damage or injuries had been reported in the initial information available Tuesday afternoon.
Great ShakeOut Drill Set for October
According to the Washington Military Department, the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill isn’t new, but has been conducted since 2008.
At 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16, people across Washington are encouraged to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On wherever they are, including at home, work or school.
The annual drill helps people build muscle memory for responding when an actual earthquake occurs. Organizers have also created a drill recording to help participants practice the experience.
Residents can learn more about the Washington Great ShakeOut and participate in the drill through the statewide earthquake preparedness program.
Residents who felt Tuesday’s earthquake can submit a report through the USGS earthquake reporting system.
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