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2.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Vernon Tuesday morning

Jun 3, 2025, 8:58 AM | Updated: 8:59 am

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A map of the earthquake's epicenter and where it struck. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Seismic Network)

(Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Seismic Network)

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Mount Vernon Tuesday morning, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

The quake happened just before 2 a.m. It struck about 2.3 miles west of Mount Vernon and 24.4 miles south of Bellingham.

The quake was more than five miles in depth. No injuries or substantial damage have been reported at this time. Follow MyNorthwest’s earthquake tracker for more up-to-date tracking.

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