Earthquakes Near Seattle
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
Yes — 1 earthquake within 300 km of Seattle in the past 24 hours. The latest earthquake near Seattle was magnitude 3.0, 195 km south-southwest of Seattle (3 km W of Columbia City, Oregon), on 22 Oct 2026, 7:25 am local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M4.2.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 10
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 1
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 0
- Magnitude 6+
- 0
Recent earthquakes near Seattle
Times in Seattle local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3 km W of Columbia City, Oregon | 22 Oct 2026, 7:25 am8 hours ago | 24 km | 195 km SSW |
| 3.1 | 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington | 16 Oct 2026, 8:37 pm6 days ago | 40 km | 139 km WNW |
| 4.2 | 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington | 29 Sept 2026, 2:05 pm23 days ago | 28 km | 37 km SW |
| 3.8 | 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington | 5 Sept 2026, 4:09 am47 days ago | 18 km | 153 km S |
| 3.1 | 5 km WSW of Harrah, Washington | 11 Aug 2026, 9:23 am72 days ago | 12 km | 188 km SE |
| 3.8 | 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington | 1 Jul 2026, 11:35 pm113 days ago | 25 km | 79 km NNW |
| 3.0 | 4 km ESE of Cathcart, Washington | 24 Feb 2026, 5:42 am240 days ago | 26 km | 33 km NE |
| 3.0 | 2 km NNW of Ames Lake, Washington | 21 Jan 2026, 8:22 pm274 days ago | 27 km | 27 km E |
| 3.4 | 4 km N of Summerland, Canada | 27 Nov 2025, 11:19 pm329 days ago | 9 km | 299 km NE |
| 3.2 | 5 km SE of Amity, Oregon | 23 Nov 2025, 7:58 am333 days ago | 15 km | 288 km SSW |
| 3.3 | 9 km ESE of Loomis, Washington | 20 Nov 2025, 4:05 pm336 days ago | 16 km | 248 km ENE |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Seattle today?
Yes. 1 within 300 km in the past 24 hours; the latest was M3.0, 195 km south-southwest of Seattle.
What was the strongest earthquake near Seattle this year?
M4.2, 37 km southwest of Seattle, on 29 Sept 2026, 2:05 pm.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.