Latest earthquakes near Renton, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Renton, Washington, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Renton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Renton, it will show up within minutes.
Renton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Renton, Washington in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Renton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Renton 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 Renton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Renton occurred on Dec 29, 2015 23:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 91 miles (147 km) north-west of Renton, at a depth of 32 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Renton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 33 miles (53 km) north-west of Renton. It is the strongest earthquake near Renton in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Renton, 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 Renton.
Nearest earthquakes from Renton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Renton, 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 Renton.
When was the last earthquake in Renton, Washington?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Renton on the evening of January 5, 2025 at 22:47 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 86km north of Renton at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Renton, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Renton, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Renton on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 53km southwest of Renton at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Renton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Renton, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Renton. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
