WATCH: Archive footage of 2001 Nisqually earthquake
Twenty years ago, the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake shook western Washington. These were the sights and sounds during and after the seismic event. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 12:13 PM PST February 24, 2021
SEATTLE The magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake in 2001 shook western Washington and beyond, seriously damaged or destroyed some buildings and roads and impacted bridges. The quake struck from a fault more than 35 miles under the Nisqually Delta, 11 miles north of Olympia, giving the quake its name.
These were the sights and sounds during and after the shaking, as well as footage of the resulting damage.
Raw: Shaking during 2001 Nisqually earthquake