Seattle, Washington – A 2.8-magnitude earthquake lightly shook areas northeast of Seattle early Friday morning, centered about 4 kilometers north of Echo Lake. The tremor, though minor, was felt in parts of Bellevue, Redmond, and surrounding King County suburbs.
According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), the quake struck at 1:36 a.m. local time, originating 25.2 kilometers below the surface. The University of Washington’s seismic lab confirmed the event as reviewed and classified it as a light earthquake. More than two dozen people reported feeling weak shaking.
No damage or injuries have been reported, but light quakes like this can occasionally rattle windows or wake residents, especially in multi-story buildings. While this event was not strong enough to trigger alerts or cause structural concerns, it serves as a reminder that the Puget Sound region sits in an active seismic zone.
Residents are encouraged to revisit earthquake preparedness plans, including securing heavy furniture and keeping emergency supplies stocked.
Seismologists say this type of small quake isn’t unusual and can occur without warning. No aftershocks have been reported as of Friday morning, but the region remains under routine seismic monitoring.
