2001 Nisqually Earthquake Damages Seattle Metropolitan Area February 28, 2001
The 2001 Nisqually earthquake, having a moment magnitude of 6.8, with epicenter in southern Puget Sound, damages the Seattle metropolitan area.
Date: February 28, 2001
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