Latest earthquakes near Tacoma, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tacoma, Washington, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tacoma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tacoma, it will show up within minutes.
Tacoma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Tacoma, Washington in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tacoma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tacoma 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 Tacoma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tacoma occurred on Dec 29, 2015 23:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 100 miles (161 km) north-northwest of Tacoma, at a depth of 32 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Tacoma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 15 miles (24 km) north-northwest of Tacoma. It is the strongest earthquake near Tacoma 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 Tacoma, 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 Tacoma.
Nearest earthquakes from Tacoma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tacoma, 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 Tacoma.
When was the last earthquake in Tacoma, Washington?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacoma on the morning of May 15, 2024 at 08:30 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-east of Tacoma at a depth of -1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tacoma, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tacoma, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacoma on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 24km west-southwest of Tacoma at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tacoma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tacoma, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tacoma. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
