Seattle earthquake would spark tsunami waves that would reach shorelines in less than 3 minutes

AN earthquake in Seattle would spark tsunami waves that would reach shorelines in less than three minutes, according to new research.

To help emergency services prepare a response plan, geologists from the Department of Natural Resources conducted of the impact of an earthquake on the Seattle Fault.

Using the scenario of a low-probability magnitude 7.5 earthquake, an tsunami emergency response plan was generated by experts from the Washington Geological Survey.

In their simulation, tsunami waves would reach the parts of the coastline in less than three minutes.

Areas along the eastern side of Bainbridge Island, Alki Point and Elliott Bay could be smashed with water, according to the research.

Their analysis found waves could travel up to 3 miles inland in parts of the port.