QUESTION OF TIME

When did the earthquake actually occur? The answer depends on whether you count the beginning or the end.

Wednesday's shaking began at 10:54:32 a.m., according to data collected by the Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network. But the earthquake lasted 45 seconds, taking the time just past 10:55 a.m.

For this report, we've chosen to go with the quake's start time of 10:54.

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