Types of Earthquakes and Why Residents Need Earthquake Insurance in Seattle
3/29/2012 5:35:00 AM
When it comes to difficult weather, our city knows a thing or two on the subject. Sure, many people associate the Emerald City with torrential rainfall, but there is another concern for the area - earthquakes. The threat is real – and all residents should have a sufficient amount of earthquake insurance Seattle. According to the Seattle Government Office of Emergency Management, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest fall into three separate categories: deep, shallow and subduction.
• A shallow quake event indicates a depth from zero to roughly 19 miles, typically causing an intense reaction near the epicenter that quickly diminishes as you go further out.
• A deep event is considered between 20-43 miles. These are usually not as intense, but affect a larger area.
• Subduction occurs when the San Juan and North American plates ruptures at their interface. These occur off the coast, with a threat area stretching 600 miles. These are the big ones you hear about, with magnitudes of 8.0 and up.
When it comes to earthquakes, it is not a question of if, but when. Some areas around Seattle are considered to be at a greater risk due to their soft soil foundations, such as Duwamish and Rainier Valleys. Earthquake insurance Seattle could help ensure the damage you experience as the earth trembles may be repaired in a timely manner with little cost to you. Speak to your insurance agent about getting coverage for your Seattle property.
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• A shallow quake event indicates a depth from zero to roughly 19 miles, typically causing an intense reaction near the epicenter that quickly diminishes as you go further out.
• A deep event is considered between 20-43 miles. These are usually not as intense, but affect a larger area.
• Subduction occurs when the San Juan and North American plates ruptures at their interface. These occur off the coast, with a threat area stretching 600 miles. These are the big ones you hear about, with magnitudes of 8.0 and up.
When it comes to earthquakes, it is not a question of if, but when. Some areas around Seattle are considered to be at a greater risk due to their soft soil foundations, such as Duwamish and Rainier Valleys. Earthquake insurance Seattle could help ensure the damage you experience as the earth trembles may be repaired in a timely manner with little cost to you. Speak to your insurance agent about getting coverage for your Seattle property.
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