QuakeQuotes

10/31/2023

10/19/2023

10/09/2023

Sunday evening’s shaking from a Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Marrowstone on the west side of Puget Sound was a good reminder of the risk beneath our feet. Snohomish County is earthquake country. Learn more about local earthquake faults by visiting our hazard viewer: https://snoco.org/hazards
Meanwhile, computer modeling suggests a major earthquake could seriously damage the region’s roads and bridges, creating population islands and likely making it difficult to travel or access supplies. Learn what could happen near you and how to prepare: https://snoco.org/megaquake
Now is also a good time to make sure your mobile phone is set up for the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system: http://mil.wa.gov/alerts

10/09/2023

Did you feel it? A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported this evening just after 7:20 p.m., with an epicenter at Marrowstone Island, a little west of Whidbey Island. Several McClain team members felt it at their homes in Everett!

Puget Sound residents from Bellingham to Kent got a brief jolt of a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on early Sunday evening.

09/28/2023

Prepare and practice with your team, family or class! Join us for the earthquake drill on Oct. 19: mcclainteam.co/greatshakeoutpsa.

You can find resources and ideas and register your event at mcclainteam.co/shakeout.

Join millions in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills each third Thursday of October (10/19 in 2023!): https://www.ShakeOut.org. You can also pick any day that w...

09/11/2023

Our hearts are with those who lost loved ones in the powerful Morocco earthquake that struck last Friday:

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night and killed at least 2,100 people, according to Morocco’s Interior Ministry.

08/20/2023

The Los Angeles area has just been hit by a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, while residents are still experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.

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DEVELOPING: Preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Ojai, California, northwest of Los Angeles, USGS reports, as Tropical Storm Hilary makes its way up the West Coast. https://abcn.ws/3P5xnBs

07/25/2023

For all our Oregon clients, Temblor recently shared a story about Portland's earthquake risk: mcclainteam.co/oregonearthquakerisk. The city and surrounding area could experience earthquakes caused by the Cascadia Subduction Zone and from shallow faults near and within the city.

If you're wondering whether you need earthquake protection, know that we recommend it for all of our clients. You can contact Dova, our earthquake specialist, to learn more (425-379-9200 or [email protected]). Or start a quote at www.quakequotes.com.

Oregon is susceptible to shaking from both shallow crustal earthquakes and large-magnitude subduction zone shocks. In either scenario, the population of Portland would be at risk.

02/23/2023

February is Awareness Month. Is your family ready?

McClain Insurance Services Inc provides free earthquake insurance quotes in Washington State and Oregon. Call us today for your quote at (425) 379-9200

02/07/2023

Our hearts are with those who lost loved ones in two powerful earthquakes today in Turkey: bit.ly/Feb6TurkeyQuake. The economic and social impacts of such widespread devastation will be felt for decades.

Unfortunately, we are not immune to the risk of major earthquakes here in the Pacific Northwest. On Saturday the Everett Herald published a story about how a significant earthquake could damage our transportation system and "fracture our county into isolated areas, or 'population islands'": bit.ly/HeraldFeb4QuakeStory.

The article draws from analysis done by Snohomish County DEM. You can use their interactive map to see your own neighborhood and how it might be impacted by a major quake: bit.ly/PopulationIslands. Snohomish County DEM also has great resources to help you prepare your home and family.

12/20/2022

A major 6.4 earthquake struck Humboldt County in northern California early this morning, damaging a bridge and roads and leaving half the county without power: bit.ly/humboldtquake

Residents are sharing photos and videos of damage to their homes - and bracing for possible aftershocks. At least two injuries have been reported.

We recommend earthquake protection for all of our clients, as it provides critical coverage that you'll need following a major quake.

We are fortunate to have our a dedicated earthquake and flood specialist on our team, Dova Smith. Contact Dova today to find out how we can help protect you and your home: www.autohomeboat.com/about/dova-smith.

McClain Insurance Services Inc provides free earthquake insurance quotes in Washington State and Oregon. Call us today for your quote at (425) 379-9200

10/25/2022

Team leader Nick had a near miss with an earthquake today! He flew to San Diego for an industry conference and had a brief layover in San Francisco. After landing in San Diego, he learned that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Bay area just minutes after his plane took off! At least two aftershocks followed the quake: lat.ms/3N4cIeh. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or major damage.

Have you ever experienced an earthquake? McClain client Lori Baker-Schena recently shared what it was like to live through the 6.7-magnitude Northridge earthquake in 1994: bit.ly/Northridgequakeblog.

Ever since that experience, Lori has carried earthquake insurance to give her peace of mind in the event of another major quake. We recommend all of our clients carry this important coverage. You can learn more at www.autohomeboat.com/insurance/earthquake or contact us to get a quote.