This earthquake is located in the same general area as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on April 13, 1949. In terms of energy released, today's earthquake is about one-third as strong as the 1949 quake. The location for this earthquake was furnished by the Geophysics Program, University of Washington, Seattle. Juan de Fuca Plate, caused by bending of the slab. In Seattle, Ferry service has resumed.
Damage is massive but structurally it is minimal.
Still no reports of deaths. Starbucks headquarters is almost completely destroyed. It is still coming some day. Concern of landslides is prominent. The Space Needle appears to be structurally sound.