2.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bainbridge Island, WA

The Brief

  • A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck between Bremerton and Bainbridge Island on Sunday afternoon, according to the USGS.
  • The quake hit about three miles northeast of Bremerton, and a handful of people reported feeling it.
  • About four hours after this earthquake, another quake struck near Anacortes.

KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck between Bremerton and Bainbridge Island on Sunday.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at about 3:58 p.m. Sunday about three miles northeast of Bremerton and about a mile from Enetai, Washington.

By the numbers:

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake is on the small side, though a handful of people have reported feeling the quake. Anyone who felt it is encouraged to submit a report on the USGS website.

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