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Comprehensive Study Links Fault Strength to Earthquake Magnitude

New Insights Into Cascadia Subduction Zone: What the Latest Research Reveals

Increased Seismic Activity in Southern California: What to Expect

Japan Braces for Potential Mega Earthquake: Preparedness and Predictions

Japan’s Earthquake Risks: How Likely Is a Megaquake?

Enhance Home Safety: The Impact of Earthquake Retrofitting

Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners: Earthquake Retrofitting in Seattle

Western Washington Receives ShakeAlert After Vancouver Island Earthquake

Seattle Volunteers Prepare for Future Natural Disasters

Why Deep Earthquakes Matter: A Comprehensive Guide

Devastating Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Hualien, Taiwan.

Why Do Wood Framed Homes Need to Be Retrofitted?

Securing Your Family's Future: Preserving the Legacy of Generational Homes

3 Reasons to Hire a Retrofit Contractor

Ensuring Safety First: Earthquake Retrofitting Before Home Remodeling

Securing Your Home: The Importance of Gas Shut-Off Valves in Earthquake Retrofitting

Ensuring Pet Safety and Home Security: Earthquake Preparedness Guide.

Unveiling the Seismic Risks: Understanding Vulnerability

Retrofitting: A Basic Guide to Earthquake Safety for Your Home

Investing in Earthquake Retrofitting: A Wise Financial Decision for Today and Tomorrow.

Unveiling the Landscape: A Closer Look at the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model

Understanding Seismic Risks in the Pacific Northwest: A Community Call to Preparedness.

The Impending Threat of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Are We Prepared?

Southwest Washington Shakes: 3.0 Magnitude Quake Near Mount St. Helens

Japan's Seismic Preparedness: Safeguarding Lives Amidst Devastating Earthquakes.

Tragedy Strikes: Japan's Noto Peninsula Earthquake Devastation Unfolds.

Seattle's Earthquake Preparedness: Embracing Readiness Amidst Uncertainty.

Resilience Amidst Turmoil: Japan's Response to the Ishikawa Earthquake

The Unyielding Resilience of Ilayda: A Tale of Hope Amidst Catastrophe

Global Preparedness: The Transformative Impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (9.1-9.3 Magnitude - Sumatra–Andaman Disaster)

A Wake-up Call: Reflecting on Puget Sound's Recent Earthquake

Western Washington Jolted by Earthquake on Christmas Eve Morning

Advancing Earthquake Preparedness in the Pacific Northwest

Unveiling Seattle's Earthquake Past and Future: A New Study

Earthquake Lights in Morocco | Mysterious Phenomenon

Preparing for 'The Big One': $15 Million Allocated for Earthquake Research

Unveiling Earthquakes: Understanding the Forces Beneath the Earth's Surface

Tragedy Strikes Moroccan Mountain Villages in Wake of Earthquake

Türkiye's Tremors: Unraveling the Complexities of the Unprecedented Earthquake Sequence

Navigating Earthquake Aftermath: Istanbul's Race Against Time for Safety

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Near Bellevue, Washington

Advancements in GPS Data Offer Hope for Improved Earthquake Prediction

Taylor Swift's 'Shake it off' Surpasses 2011 'Beast Quake' in Seattle's Epic Seismic Activity

Powerful 7.2 Earthquake off Alaska's Coast Triggers Brief Tsunami Advisory, Prompting Residents to Seek Shelter

6.4 Earthquake hit the Gulf of California

Devastating 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Haiti's Southwest Region

Archaeological Discovery Sheds Light on Pompeii's Tragic End

Discover Your Earthquake Risk with this Interactive Map - CNN

Northern California was hit by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake and a significant aftershock; there was only minor damage recorded.

Alaska National Guard conducts Earthquake, Tsunami Continuity of Operations exercise North of the Alaskan Range

Tonga: Magnitude 7.6 offshore earthquake strikes in the South Pacific Ocean

To use wood or not? A 10-story timber building will be tested for earthquake resistance in Seattle.

Ishikawa Prefecture is hit by a strong 6.5 earthquake; a man dies and another earthquake is predicted.

Likelihood of an 8.0 - Surviving Cascadia

Worst-Case Scenario - Surviving Cascadia

Size of the Next Big One - Surviving Cascadia

Dire Living Conditions Persist in Syria Months After Earthquake

New Laboratory Findings on the Effect of Rock Roughness on Earthquake Aftershocks

Building Safety Presentations: Earthquake Readiness and Building and Electrical Inspections

'Biggest we've ever felt': Consecutive earthquakes rock New Zealand's North Island

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes SW Türkiye

Timing the Next Big One - Surviving Cascadia

The Bay Area is "overdue" for the "Big One," according to experts, and the picturesque town of Alameda is a "house of cards" that might experience the worst destruction.

Turkey's Next Major Earthquake: Experts Predict Location and Magnitude, but Not Timing

New Study Reveals Warm Liquid Spewing from Seafloor Could Provide Insight into Oceanic Trends and Earthquake Risks

Parking Garage Collapses in NYC, Killing 1; 5 Injured - Associated Press

UW scientists make a discovery that helps them comprehend the earthquake hazard

Ocean Fluid Spill May Cause Massive Earthquake Aiming for Portland and Seattle

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s main island

Moderate 6.0 Earthquake Hits Off Vancouver Island

Oregon Seafloor Releases Warm Liquid Linked to Cascadia Fault - Implications for Understanding Earthquake Hazards

Death toll rises to 21 after earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan

Get Ready for the Next Disaster: Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference

Why It’s So Hard to Be Prepared for Disasters

San Diego has Renewed Concerns About Earthquake Preparedness Following Recent Events - Why Seattle Residents Should Also Be Prepared.

Turkey’s earthquake disaster: Could it happen in the Puget Sound region?

Puget Sound Region at Risk of an Earthquake Disaster Similar to Turkey

Deadly Earthquake Rocks Southern Ecuador and Claims at Least 15 Lives, Injuring Over 100

Residents of Istanbul Fear an Unthinkable Quake: Is the City Prepared?

The Most Seismically Active States and Cities in the US

Rebuilding After the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria Has Begun, but Not Without Criticism

Hundreds of thousands of people affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria one month ago are still in dire need of adequate shelter and sanitation.

New Research Develops More Accurate Earthquake Forecasting Model

22nd Anniversary of Nisqually Earthquake: Importance of Earthquake Preparedness

Securing Homes and Lives: The Importance of Earthquake Retrofitting and Preparedness in Preventing Displacement and Fatalities

Over two decades since Nisqually earthquake, many remain unprepared for a future seismic event

Thousands of Buildings in Southern California at Risk of Collapse During Earthquakes

Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Warns of Earthquake Risk to Historical Buildings: Are Single-Family Homes at Risk?

Turkey's Deadly Earthquake Exposes Risks of Ignoring Building Safety Regulations

Devastating Earthquake in Turkey Creates Incredible Split Olive Grove

The Deadliest Earthquakes in History: Understanding Earthquake Zones and the Causes of Seismic Events

Surviving Earthquakes: Increasing your chances in the aftermath

Preparing for Seattle's Fault Zones: Why It's Important for Residents

Preparing for the Big One: How Seattle Residents Can Protect Their Homes and Families

Protecting Seattle from Earthquakes: An Urgent Need for Building Retrofits

Fatal earthquake leaves thousands dead in Turkey and Syria

Cascadia's earthquake anniversary: Are we ready for the next big one?

Unearthing the Connection: How a Fault Line 2,000 Miles Away Could Impact Seattle's Earthquake Safety

The Green Lake library branch will be undergoing seismic upgrades.

The Deadliest Earthquakes in Human History 

Preparing for Earthquakes in Seattle: A Guide for Homeowners

Two people are dead and 12 injured after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit

Learn the ABCs of Earthquake Retrofitting

Budget for a Disaster. 

Prepare Your Homes for Wind and Rain

10 Dos and Don'ts for a Successful Earthquake Retrofit

Participation with Washington Shake-Out 2022

Happy Halloween!

Can I retrofit my home without a permit?

How Do I Get the Process Started? - Earthquake Retrofitting

Where Can I Get More Information About Earthquake Retrofitting

I don't live in Seattle - do you work in my area?

When Can Sound Seismic Do the Work?

How Long Does It Take to Retrofit My Home?

How do I know Sound Seismic is Qualified to Retrofit my home?

5.1-magnitude The fault line that caused the San Jose earthquake has a turbulent past.

Near Poulsbo, a significant 3.7 earthquake was reported.

Earthquake Retrofitting Works! 

Here are some things to consider when thinking about whether or not you want to invest in retrofitting your home:

How can I prepare for an earthquake?

Why It's Important to Prepare the Planet for Disasters

There is a high probability of tsunamis and waves up to 42 feet tall in Washington; here are some precautions:

Snohomish County is susceptible to a tsunami after the Seattle earthquake.

Fiber-optic cables will be used by the new UW Photonic Sensing Facility for seismic sensing, glaciology, and other purposes.

Tribe from coastal Washington builds the first tsunami tower in our country to provide higher ground.

The Pacific Northwest is being shaken by small earthquakes.

South King County experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1.

Following the terrible earthquake in Nepal, 2 Seattle teenagers are missing.

The following five disasters are more likely to affect you than winning the lotto.

In 3 minutes, an earthquake in Seattle would cause a 20-foot wave, according to a state assessment.

Ground Liquefaction 

Analysis of Washington State's earthquake vulnerability for the next 50 years

Primary Earthquake Hazards in Washington.

Afghanistan is rocked by a deadly earthquake.

Earthquake and Tsunami Response Drills in June as part of Cascadia Rising 2022

FEMA: Cascadia Rising Mock Media Simulation

Is Washington State About To Get Hit By The Big One? 

New Zealand concrete research could lead to a new technique of repairing earthquake-damaged structures.

Magnitude A 4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes the Bay Area of California.

Earthquakes in southwest China kill four people and cause property damage.

Landslides, flooding, and liquefaction are expected from the Alpine Fault Earthquake Series.

Historic site partially reopened after earthquake in Auchindrain, Scotland.

5 Top Reasons To Get Your Home Retrofitted.

FEMA Holds Comprehensive Exercise on Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake and Tsunami Response Plan

Are you terrified of so many disasters? Worse is on the way, according to the UN.

The 30th Anniversary of the Earthquake in Cape Mendocino

Puget Sound Earthquake – Washington, 1949

The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

'Super Spectacular,'  How the Tonga Volcano triggered a once-in-a-century seismic event.

For 1,000 years, hunter-gatherers in Chile were kept inland by a megathrust earthquake and tsunami that struck 3,800 years ago.

Is earthquake risk being underestimated in Canada?

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has struck eastern Turkey.

Californians are getting ready for the big one. Simulators were put to the test in a few towns.

Steps to take RIGHT NOW to get ready for the upcoming earthquake

Seattle will undoubtedly be ravaged by a devastating earthquake at some point. Here's how to get through it.

6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes east of Australia, USGS says; no threat of tsunami

1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake

Angi Super Service Award 2021 – Sound Seismic Earthquake Retrofitting

The U.S. Geographical Survey announced that a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck south of Tonga Sunday morning.

Japan's Niigata Prefecture estimates that up to 8,000 people could die in a major earthquake on what is called the "Niigata fault zone."

International Day of Forests 

Near Miss Day - March 23, 2022

World Meteorologist Day

8.6 Magnitude Earthquake Devastated Nias–Simeulue in 1965

The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake

A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the Fukushima prefecture on Japan's coast.

Seattle, Washington's Earthquake Hazards

2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

1957 Andreanof Islands earthquake

1933 Sanriku earthquake

2001 Nisqually earthquake

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake kills 7 on Indonesia’s Sumatra

Sound Seismic Earthquake Retrofitting @ The Seattle Home and Garden Show

The Tsunami Could Kill Thousands. Can They Build an Escape?

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Southcentral Alaska, Interior

Chile Earthquake - February 27, 2010 M 8.8

It's World Radio Day! Why do radios work during a hurricane or earthquake?

What was the first seismoscope's inventor? - National Inventors Day

Earthquake in Rats Islands, February 4, 1965, M 8.7

Earthquake in Kamchatka, M 8.4, February 3, 1923

Banda Sea Earthquake - February 1, 1938 Magnitude 8.4

February 2022 - Earthquake Awareness Month

Improving Uncertainty Quantification and Visualization for Spatiotemporal Earthquake Rate Models for the Pacific Northwest

Earthquake of 6.8 in Amazonas generated alarm and panic throughout the northern part of Peru

USGS: 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits northern Peru near Ecuador border.

Bellevue City sues the owners of a house that shifted off its foundation after a landslide.

Bellevue City sues the owners of a house that shifted off its foundation after a landslide.

Darwin experienced an earthquake of magnitude 6.0; hundreds of locals awoke to the tremors.

Methane gas bubbles are found to be rising from the seafloor of Puget Sound by UW researchers.

Since 2012, the largest earthquake to hit San Diego County

On the Washington coast, there will be a vote in November about the earthquake safety of schools.

The magnitude-6.4 earthquake that struck the Kermadec Islands poses little tsunami risk.

Four steps tsunami-prone nations must do to get ready for the next tragedy

The recently released "MyShake" app warns users of impending earthquakes

There have been 322 years without a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone megaquake, and counting.

Two people were killed and hundreds more pupils were hurt in the Haiti earthquake. People are afraid to return to their homes.

13 injured after earthquake in southern Japan; no tsunami warning

Israel is not prepared for the impending major earthquake, according to analysis

Israel's earthquakes could result in 10,000 fatalities, according to the town mayor

Following a significant earthquake in Washington, here is how rapidly tsunami waves might advance.

Stunning new images from Tonga show the devastation caused by the volcano and tsunami.

Ishikawa's mysterious earthquakes and land elevation may be caused by water.

Washington state is slowly but surely inspecting the schools that are most susceptible to earthquakes.

22 people are killed by twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan.

Seismic monitors on Mount Hood pick up airwaves from Tongan volcanic eruption

Tonga is cut off from the outer islands by tsunami surges sent by an underwater Pacific volcano.

Make preparing for emergencies a goal for the coming year.

Despite the fact that the Cascadia earthquake might be far off, local authorities advise preparing.

About 5,000 Earthquakes Near Fagradalsfjall Since Tuesday, 4.0 Early This Morning.

6.2 magnitude quake shakes Northern California

Swarm of more than 50 earthquakes off Oregon's Coast an indicator of previous activity

Seattle intends to address the more than 1,100 structures that could collapse in an earthquake.

Simulations show how earthquake early warning might be improved for magnitude-9 earthquakes

In the Northwest US, a flurry of more than 40 earthquakes in 24 hours is making headlines.

 1922 Vallenar Earthquake

Happy Veterans Day - 2021

ShakeOut - Certificate of Participation 2021

Severo-Kurilsk earthquake of 1952

Earthquake Guide: Drop, cover and hold.

Earthquake Guide: Make your safety a priority.

Earthquake Guide: Be aware of the hazards in your area.

Earthquake Preparedness - Ready.gov

Do you have a Bug-Out-Bag?

1963 Kuril Islands earthquake of 8.5 magnitude

What would happen if Western Washington was hit by the "big one"

Indonesia struck by 8.4 earthquake in 2001.

It has been 70 years since the Assam-Tibet 8.6-magnitude earthquake.

Haiti suffered a 7.2-magnitude earthquake; 1,297 people have died.

Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake Offshore of Alaska Peninsula, the Biggest Earthquake Recorded in 50 Years

Cluster of small earthquakes recorded in Seattle catch the interest of seismologists

Happy Independence Day!

FREE Webinar - Learn the ABCs of Earthquake Retrofitting

Insurance Awareness Day: Earthquake Insurance.

The Magnitude 8.4 Earthquake that shook Southern Peru. June 23, 2001

Save Your Hearing Day - May 31, 2021

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake was triggered by the Eruption 41 years ago. May 18, 1980.

Sound Seismic Celebrates 21 Years!

9.6 Valdivian Earthquake - May 22, 1960

National Museum Day - May 18, 2021.

Celebrating Norwegian Independence Day! - May 17, 2021

Earthquake Early Warning System Launches in Washington State: Shake Alert.

Third significant earthquake of the day, 8.0-magnitude, reported close to New Zealand

A M9 "megathrust" earthquake struck the northwest 318 years ago.

Could an earthquake emoji save lives? A common sign for earthquakes is sought by experts.

The article "Big One" keeps the earthquake retrofit crews busy.

Washington State Implements Strict Silica Dust Laws

Assessing Seattle's Oldest House for Sound Seismic

Retrofitting Class April 9, 2019

Off the coast of Oregon, there are several earthquakes.

The region was damaged by a megathrust earthquake 314 years ago. ready for another?

Preparing for the megaquake, and afterwards.

Western Canada Jolted by 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

KCTS 9's On Shaky Ground program

New earthquake study is concerning for the Pacific Northwest.

Near Bellingham, geologists have discovered new earthquake faults.

Huge earthquakes off Indonesia cause alarm, but no major tsunami.

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico

Remembrance, readiness, and reconstruction following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Obama Remembers the Anniversary of the Major Japanese Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Off Vancouver Island

Now it appears possible that the NW Coast might experience tsunami waves of 100 feet.

Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Coast; Tsunami Warning Issued

Sound Seismic/Jackson Remodeling receive Super Service Award from angieslist.com

An earthquake strikes Eastern Turkey, killing hundreds of people.

What If? Expo at Northgate Mall July 9, 2011.

Sound Seismic Earthquakes Win Seattle Softball Championship!

During earthquakes, a seismic retrofit can assist to safeguard properties.

Is a string of large tremors a sign that more are on the way?

Take note, Northwest: An offshore quake might result in a tsunami similar to this.

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan are expected to be the world's most expensive natural disaster, costing up to $309 billion.

A subduction zone quake might possibly strike the Northwest.

The horrific earthquake in Japan hits close to home.

The first tsunami on the Washington coast was 1.7 feet in La Push.

The majority of tsunami damage in the United States was experienced in California and Oregon.

Hundreds of people were killed in the tsunami that followed the 8.9 earthquake in Japan. 

Japan has been devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami. 

After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for at least 50 regions. 

Seattle Quake

Understanding Earthquake Preparedness in New Zealand: A Look Back at Christchurch

A comparison of the Nisqually, Washington, earthquake on February 28, 2001, and the Northridge, California, earthquake on January 17, 1994

The 10-year anniversary of the Nisqually Quake is approaching.

The American Red Cross commemorates the anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake.
The tenth anniversary serves as a reminder to plan forward.

Earthquake in Chile Shows What Might Happen in Seattle, Portland

Shallow New Zealand quake a warning to Pacific Northwest

Ten years after Nisqually quake, Northwest’s seismic dangers still lurk

After Nisqually quake, need to shore up buildings persists

Understanding Seismic Risks in Western Washington

Understanding the Destruction of the Christchurch Earthquake

2011 Christchurch Earthquake: Impact and Response

4.3-magnitude earthquake near Mount St. Helens is biggest in 30 years

Puget Sound must not be complacent in the face of the earthquake threat - Seattle Times

3.4 Earthquake Near Duvall: Importance of Earthquake Preparedness and Retrofitting in Seattle

4.2 Earthquake felt in Seattle and Beyond

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