Latest earthquakes near Yakima, Washington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yakima, Washington, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yakima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yakima, it will show up within minutes.
Yakima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Yakima, Washington in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yakima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yakima 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 | 8 | 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 Yakima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yakima occurred on Jul 12, 2019 02:51 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 113 miles (182 km) north-west of Yakima, at a depth of 18 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Yakima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 111 miles (179 km) north-west of Yakima. It is the strongest earthquake near Yakima in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yakima, 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 Yakima.
Nearest earthquakes from Yakima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yakima, 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 Yakima.
When was the last earthquake in Yakima, Washington?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yakima on the evening of April 2, 2026 at 19:50 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 179km northwest of Yakima at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yakima, Washington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yakima, Washington?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yakima on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-northwest of Yakima at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yakima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yakima, Washington?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yakima. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
