2.8-magnitude earthquake strikes near Redmond

Published 10:57 am Thursday, January 29, 2015

Several employees at Nintendo of America Inc. felt it.

Jim Gibons, senior buyer at the company located at 4600 150th Ave. N.E. in Redmond, said the employees noted that their computer monitors shook at approximately 9:37 a.m. this morning during a 2.8-magnitude earthquake that struck north to northwest of the city, according to the United States Geological Survey website.

Janessa Rosick, public information coordinator for the Redmond Police Department, said there were no reports of structural damage in the city and “there wasn’t any activity as a result of the earthquake.”

Lisa Rhodes, City of Redmond communications manager, said she checked with all departments, including police and fire, and no damages or calls relating to the earthquake took place.

Michelle Timpe Quan noted on the Reporter‘s Facebook page: “Ohhh… I honestly thought my computer monitor was shaking because I put too many towels in the washing machine.”

Also on Facebook, Latha Sambamurti wrote: “My friends felt it in Kirkland!” She added that the quake was felt in Bothell and Woodinville, as well.

“Felt it quite strongly as I sat in my living room. My side table shook and it felt as if someone was trying to push / move our house,” added Shilpa Asrani on Facebook.

The Reporter will add to this story as more information becomes available. Residents who felt the earthquake can email anystrom@cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/redmond-reporter with details.