United States

Recent Earthquakes in Washington

2 earthquakes today, 2 in the last 7 days, 11 in the last 30 days, most recently 12 hours ago.

Today
2
Last 7 days
2
Last 30 days
11
Strongest recent
M 3.0
Most recent
12 hours ago

Washington faces hazard from the Cascadia subduction zone and deep quakes beneath Puget Sound, like the 2001 M6.8 Nisqually earthquake. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes in Washington - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Washington, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.

Latest earthquakes in Washington

Show the full list of 11 recent earthquakes

Earthquakes in Washington: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Washington today?

Yes - 2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Washington in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.5 near WASHINGTON. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Washington yesterday?

0 earthquakes were recorded in or near Washington in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Washington this week (last 7 days)?

There have been 2 earthquakes recorded in or near Washington in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Washington in the last 30 days?

11 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Washington in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 3.0.

Does Washington get earthquakes?

Yes. 11 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Washington in the last 30 days. Washington faces hazard from the Cascadia subduction zone and deep quakes beneath Puget Sound, like the 2001 M6.8 Nisqually earthquake.

What was the most recent earthquake in Washington?

The most recent earthquake in Washington was a magnitude 2.5 event near WASHINGTON at a depth of 17 km.

Has there been a big earthquake in Washington recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Washington was magnitude 3.0 near PUGET SOUND REGION, WASHINGTON. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Washington?

QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Washington on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Washington?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Washington, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →

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QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.