Hundreds of earthquakes swarm Mt. Rainier but eruption not imminent, seismologists say

MOUNT RAINIER—A total of 895 earthquakes have shaken the ground beneath Washington’s highest mountain since the beginning of July, according to the United States Geological Survey, but the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said it’s nothing to worry about. The “earthquake swarm” began on July 8, at approximately 1:30 a.m., and continues through Wednesday, July 23. […]