Latest earthquakes near Seattle, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Seattle, Washington, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Seattle? If an earthquake is happening right now near Seattle, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:48PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 73 mi NW from Seattle |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 04:28PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi NE from Seattle |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:11PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 7 mi S from Seattle |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:34AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 24 mi ESE from Seattle |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 12:17AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 58 mi NNE from Seattle |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 10:57PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 127 mi NW from Seattle |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 10:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 69 mi W from Seattle |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:30PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 133 mi S from Seattle |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 10:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 150 mi NE from Seattle |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 01:22PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 24 mi E from Seattle |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 06:39PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 98 mi E from Seattle |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 11:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.2 | 17 mi SSW from Seattle |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 10:47PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 49 mi SW from Seattle |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 02:17PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 148 mi NE from Seattle |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 10:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 149 mi NE from Seattle |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 03:22PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 144 mi NE from Seattle |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 12:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 39 mi N from Seattle |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 05:21AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 77 mi S from Seattle |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 01:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 83 mi SE from Seattle |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 04:18PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.9 | 43 mi WNW from Seattle |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 03:58PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 167 mi ESE from Seattle |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 05:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 73 mi NNW from Seattle |
| 26 days ago (Mar 2 12:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 49 mi SE from Seattle |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 06:43AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 13 mi W from Seattle |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 05:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 156 mi NNW from Seattle |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Seattle
Recent Seattle Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Seattle. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Seattle and elsewhere.
Mar 3, 2025 05:02AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck near Bellingham in The United States.
Feb 21, 2025 01:26PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Vancouver in Canada on Friday Afternoon.
Seattle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Seattle, Washington in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Seattle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Seattle 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 | 12 | 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 Seattle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Seattle occurred on Dec 29, 2015 23:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 81 miles (131 km) north-west of Seattle, at a depth of 32 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Seattle in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 37 miles (59 km) north-west of Seattle. It is the strongest earthquake near Seattle 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2015 11:39PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.8 | 81 mi NW from Seattle |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 01:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 4.8 | 154 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.6 | 24 mi NE from Seattle |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 05:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 73 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Jan 24, 2020 01:35PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 147 mi WNW from Seattle |
| Oct 8, 2023 07:21PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 35 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Sep 1, 2015 09:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 161 mi ENE from Seattle |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 57 mi W from Seattle |
| Feb 22, 2017 08:59PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 34 mi WSW from Seattle |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 80 mi NNW from Seattle |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Seattle
Nearest earthquakes from Seattle
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Seattle, Washington. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 02:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.6 | 24 mi NE from Seattle |
| Dec 24, 2023 07:14AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 32 mi WNW from Seattle |
| Feb 22, 2017 08:59PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 34 mi WSW from Seattle |
| Oct 8, 2023 07:21PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 35 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Nov 19, 2018 03:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 57 mi W from Seattle |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 05:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 73 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Sep 26, 2024 04:05AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 80 mi NNW from Seattle |
| Dec 29, 2015 11:39PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.8 | 81 mi NW from Seattle |
| Jan 24, 2020 01:35PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 147 mi WNW from Seattle |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 01:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 4.8 | 154 mi NNW from Seattle |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Seattle.
When was the last earthquake in Seattle, Washington?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Seattle on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 15:48 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 118km northwest of Seattle at a depth of 46km under water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Seattle, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Seattle, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Seattle on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 59km south-southwest of Seattle at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Seattle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Seattle, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Seattle. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
