Did you feel it? Small earthquake shakes Vashon and vicinity

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We didn’t feel it, but after belatedly seeing an alert about a 3.3 quake centered under south Vashon Island at 11:10 pm, we heard from someone on Alki who did. (And if you did, you can tell the U.S. Geological Survey about it here.) Here’s the quake’s infopage; note that the basics about the quake might change by the time you see this – the magnitude was upgraded from 3.2 to 3.3 just while we were writing, and the depth was revised from 13 to 15 miles. This map showing quake history in the area suggests Vashon Island has been quake-free for quite some years, till this.

Kate March 18, 2025 (4:51 am)

I’m on southern Vashon just north of Camp Sealth and I felt it, for sure. It woke me up with shaking bedside tables and lamps. My friend in Admiral felt it, too. But my friend, who lives near ferry terminal off Fauntleroy, did not feel it.

Chris March 18, 2025 (5:06 am)

Pets in home on Victoria Ave S W reacted to earthquake this morning. After seeing your report we knew it was the earthquake.

Yes March 18, 2025 (5:16 am)

Yes, felt it here,Brace Point. I was awake on the couch and felt one really hard jolt. I was pretty startled, immediately thought earthquake and went online and confirmed.

RickB March 18, 2025 (7:11 am)

Yep, definitely felt it in Burien. It happened during some hard rain and gusty winds, so at first I thought it was that, but the whole house was rattling and I quickly figured it was an earthquake.