It was felt all the way to Salt Lake City. Jetliners bound for Seattle are being turned away. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Boeing field are closed and may stay that way for a number of days. Rail passengers were picked up by bus. Passengers have been told to expect delays of 6 hours.
Ferry service is also on hold.
As many as 17,000 people are without power in the Seattle area. The tremor was recorded on videotape, during a presentation at Microsoft. The video shows the camera rattling and people rushing out of the building. The quake was frightening for residents throughout the Seattle area. John Oleinik, a University of Washington student feared for his life.