A 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Bremerton early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake happened at around 7:49 a.m. and if you felt it, the vibrations would have beenA weak intensity is enough to feel, but USGS said it's so slight that many people do not even recognize it as an earthquake.
Earthquakes in the western U.S. are more frequent and felt over a more isolated area than other parts of the country,NOAA said a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the eastern U.S. can be typically felt as far away as 60 miles from the epicenter, but it does not typically cause much damage near the source., according to the USGS. However, the agency said variables like distance and soil makeup can affect if and how much damage occurs.
If you are far from a large earthquake, the USGS said the feeling will be more similar to a gentle bump and then stronger, rolling shaking. The shaking may also feel sharp for a little while.
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