The Damage Centered 30 miles southwest of Seattle and 36 miles deep, the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually quake rocked the Central Puget Sound region. Our Response Within 1 hour and 45 minutes of the event an emergency proclamation was issued by County Executive Ron Sims. Image Gallery See video shot during the quake and photos of the damage. Get Prepared Earthquakes and other disasters can strike at any time; get better prepared for the next event.

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