Mount Rainier in Washington is experiencing a swarm of small earthquakes, the largest since 2009. The tremors began at 4:29 am ET and had magnitudes not exceeding 1.7. This swarm adds to a significant number of earthquakes recorded since 2020, taking place at shallow depths. Although the increased seismic activity raises concerns, officials maintain the volcano's alert level is 'normal.' Mount Rainier is considered highly active, with potential for damaging eruptions, especially given the dense population living around it.
Hundreds of small earthquakes rattled Washington's Mount Rainier, with activity peaking at 4:29 am ET, and tremors not exceeding magnitude of 1.7.
The earthquake swarm was the largest since 2009, adding to the thousands recorded at Mount Rainier since 2020, indicating increasing seismic activity.
Despite the increased seismic activity, there is currently no cause for alarm as the volcano's alert level remains at 'normal'.
Experts warn that an eruption could happen at any time, given Mount Rainier's high threat level due to volcanic mudflows and widespread potential destruction.
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