Earthquake Risk in Seattle, WA
Seattle is a city of approximately 737k residents in Washington. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Seattle area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 96 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Seattle. The largest was a magnitude 4.8 12 km SE of North Saanich, Canada on December 30, 2015. The nearest was 20 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Seattle
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 12 km SE of North Saanich, Canada | 131 km | 52.4 km | Dec 30, 2015 |
| M4.7 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | 28 km | 62.2 km | Jan 30, 2009 |
| M4.6 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | 38 km | 28.8 km | Jul 12, 2019 |
| M4.5 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | 117 km | 15.8 km | Mar 3, 2025 |
| M4.5 | 27 km NNE of Packwood, Washington | 101 km | 1.6 km | Oct 8, 2006 |
| M4.3 | Port Townsend, WA | 57 km | 54.9 km | Oct 9, 2023 |
| M4.3 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | 148 km | 4.3 km | Feb 14, 2011 |
| M4.3 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | 148 km | 4.3 km | Feb 14, 2011 |
| M4.3 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | 125 km | 7.5 km | Jun 27, 2013 |
| M4.2 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | 125 km | 3.6 km | Feb 18, 2015 |
| M4.2 | 5 km NE of Mossyrock, Washington | 117 km | 14.1 km | Nov 16, 2010 |
| M4.1 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | 55 km | 15.4 km | Feb 23, 2017 |
| M4.1 | 38 km NE of Amanda Park, Washington | 92 km | 39.4 km | Nov 19, 2018 |
| M4.0 | 6 km W of Quilcene, Washington | 53 km | 52.4 km | Dec 24, 2023 |
| M4.0 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | 122 km | -1.1 km | Aug 16, 2004 |
| M4.0 | 6 km ENE of Deming, Washington | 139 km | -0.7 km | Nov 23, 2005 |
| M4.0 | 15 km SSW of Brinnon, Washington | 51 km | 16.2 km | Sep 17, 2014 |
| M4.0 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | 128 km | 52.1 km | Sep 26, 2024 |
| M4.0 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | 135 km | 54.5 km | Dec 27, 2012 |
| M4.0 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | 69 km | 58.4 km | Jul 1, 2009 |
| M3.9 | 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington | 42 km | 15.9 km | Aug 8, 2023 |
| M3.9 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.8 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.8 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | 114 km | -1.0 km | Jun 25, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington | 70 km | 42.4 km | Mar 6, 2025 |
| M3.9 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | 152 km | 10.2 km | Jan 3, 2018 |
| M3.9 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | 152 km | 10.2 km | Jan 3, 2018 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NNE of Port Townsend, Washington | 68 km | 55.9 km | Jul 31, 2008 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington | 45 km | 18.8 km | Sep 12, 2015 |
| M3.9 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | 64 km | 40.6 km | Jul 24, 2011 |
| M3.9 | 7 km NNW of Brinnon, Washington | 46 km | 52.6 km | Nov 27, 2007 |
| M3.8 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | 123 km | 1.3 km | Mar 29, 2010 |
| M3.8 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | 94 km | -0.4 km | Mar 17, 2004 |
| M3.8 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | 73 km | 43.8 km | Jun 12, 2021 |
| M3.7 | 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington | 41 km | 23.3 km | Sep 8, 2022 |
| M3.7 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -1.5 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.2 km | Oct 2, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | 177 km | 37.9 km | Aug 19, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 12 km ENE of Ganges, Canada | 162 km | 16.9 km | Dec 17, 2021 |
| M3.7 | 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington | 49 km | 54.9 km | Jun 16, 2017 |
| M3.7 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -1.5 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.2 km | Oct 2, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | 143 km | 13.7 km | Aug 23, 2013 |
| M3.7 | 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington | 80 km | 9.4 km | Apr 6, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington | 115 km | 35.2 km | Jul 31, 2016 |
| M3.7 | 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada | 104 km | 40.2 km | Feb 14, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington | 188 km | 6.4 km | Jan 31, 2013 |
| M3.7 | 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington | 188 km | 6.4 km | Jan 31, 2013 |
| M3.6 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | 121 km | 51.7 km | Feb 8, 2011 |
| M3.6 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.6 km | Sep 30, 2004 |