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.
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 in the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver (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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Seattle.
When was the last earthquake in Seattle, Washington?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Seattle on the afternoon of May 20, 2025 at 12:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north-east of Seattle at a depth of -0km under land. 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.
