Latest earthquakes near Kent, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kent, Washington, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kent, it will show up within minutes.
Kent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kent, Washington in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kent during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kent occurred on Dec 29, 2015 23:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 97 miles (156 km) north-northwest of Kent, at a depth of 32 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 28 miles (45 km) north-northwest of Kent. It is the strongest earthquake near Kent in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kent, Washington in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kent.
Nearest earthquakes from Kent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kent, Washington. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kent.
When was the last earthquake in Kent, Washington?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kent on the morning of May 15, 2024 at 08:30 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southeast of Kent at a depth of -1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kent, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kent, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kent on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 45km southwest of Kent at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kent, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kent. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
