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February 26 marked the 25th anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake, a magnitude 6.8 temblor that shook the Puget Sound region for more than 30 seconds. To commemorate the event and reflect on lessons learned, the City of Seattle hosted a public gathering that brought together leading earthquake scientists, disaster professionals, engineers, and local officials for reflection, education, and a renewed sense of urgency.

Speakers:
Ryan Molenkamp, Artist
Brian Surratt, Seattle Deputy Mayor
Harold Tobin, Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
Jon Siu, Former Seattle Building Official
Jim Mullen, Former Seattle Emergency Manager and Former Director of Washington State Emergency Management
Kyle Steuck, President of the Washington Chapter of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Amanda Hertzfeld, Seattle URM Program Manager