Small earthquake recorded near Lynden

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are requesting anyone who felt a small earthquake that occurred just north of Lynden on October 5 report it to the government agency.

The 2.5-magnitude earthquake hit northeast of the intersection of E. Badger and Guide Meridian roads about 7:25 p.m. October 5, according to the USGS. The earthquake hit at a depth of about 10.2 miles.

So far, eight people responded that they felt the quake, five of whom were in Lynden and the other three in Canada. Lynden area residents reported a level three intensity on the 1-10 Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, meaning hanging objects may have swung and the vibration felt like a truck passing.

For more information or to report observing the earthquake, visit the USGS website at bit.ly/3KzfETb.