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Early morning earthquake reported in the Key Peninsula area

An earthquake hit the Key Peninsula area early Wednesday morning.

Locals in the area might have felt the 2.9-magnitude earthquake at about 3:49 a.m. It was reportedly hit in the area between Herron and Lakebay, according the United States Geological Survey.

The depth of the earthquake was recorded as 27.3 kilometers. Earlier reports said the earthquake was 3.1-magnitude before it was downgraded.

Anyone who felt the earthquake can report it here.

Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
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