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United States of America (the): Earthquake: 2001/02/28 Country Information on DRR

Period 2001/02/28
Country or District United States of America (the)
Event Type Earthquake
Outline The quake, estimated at a preliminary magnitude of 6.8, hit Seattle, Washington at approximately 10:55 a.m. on Feb. 28. The epicenter is 16km northeast of Olympia.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

Related Links

Report/Articles

CNN News 2001/03/01
(Japanese Page)

CNN News 2001/03/01
Day after quake, Seattle picks up the pieces

CNN News 2001/02/28
Washington governor declares emergency after quake

Geographycal Data

USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Epicenter