🌍🚨 Very Strong Quake Near New Caledonia 🚨🌍 Just minutes after we published today’s Daily Earthquake Report, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the South Pacific near New Caledonia. The quake hit at 9:47 pm UTC on September 8, with the epicenter about 294 km offshore. The depth is still unconfirmed but is believed to be shallow, which increases the risk of powerful local shaking. No tsunami warning has been issued at this stage. This sudden event follows a day of global seismic activity across

When an earthquake strikes, Drop, Cover and Hold On! But how do you do that when you don't have a sturdy desk or table nearby? Our Earthquake/Volcano Program Manager breaks down these three steps and talks about how they can keep you safer, wherever you are when an earthquake strikes. Since the theme of #NationalPreparednessMonth is "Preparedness starts at Home," why not take the time during this year's Great ShakeOut to practice how your Drop, Cover and Hold On skills? Visit www.shakeout.org/wa