In the early hours of Tuesday, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the Pacific Coast, with tremors felt across Washington state. The earthquake occurred 130 miles west of Port McNeill at a depth of six miles. Residents reported weak shaking classified as level two on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which indicates that only a few people felt the tremors. This earthquake marked the third incident in Washington within four days, with previous quakes measuring magnitudes of 4.8 and 3.4. Fortunately, no damages or injuries have been reported so far.
The 5.3 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific Coast was felt in Washington, with tremors categorized as weak, but no damage or injuries were reported.
According to the US Geological Survey, the shaking from the earthquake was just 'weak,' typically felt by persons at rest especially on upper floors.
Over the course of four days, Washington state experienced three earthquakes, with diverse intensities ranging from a 4.8 to a 3.4 magnitude.
Seismic activity in Washington continues to be monitored, as tremors have been noted as far away as Nevada, demonstrating the widespread impact.
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