Earthquake Risk in Seattle, WA
Seattle is a city of approximately 737,000 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 76 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
The 50 strongest of the 76 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 | 27 km NNE of Packwood, Washington | 101 km | 1.6 km | Oct 8, 2006 |
| M4.5 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | 117 km | 15.8 km | Mar 3, 2025 |
| 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 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | 125 km | 7.5 km | Jun 27, 2013 |
| M4.2 | 5 km NE of Mossyrock, Washington | 117 km | 14.1 km | Nov 16, 2010 |
| M4.2 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | 125 km | 3.6 km | Feb 18, 2015 |
| 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 North Saanich, Canada | 135 km | 54.5 km | Dec 27, 2012 |
| M4.0 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | 128 km | 52.1 km | Sep 26, 2024 |
| 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 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | 114 km | -1.0 km | Jun 25, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.8 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington | 70 km | 42.4 km | Mar 6, 2025 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NNE of Port Townsend, Washington | 68 km | 55.9 km | Jul 31, 2008 |
| M3.9 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | 152 km | 10.2 km | Jan 3, 2018 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington | 45 km | 18.8 km | Sep 12, 2015 |
| M3.9 | 7 km NNW of Brinnon, Washington | 46 km | 52.6 km | Nov 27, 2007 |
| M3.9 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | 64 km | 40.6 km | Jul 24, 2011 |
| M3.8 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | 94 km | -0.4 km | Mar 17, 2004 |
| M3.8 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | 123 km | 1.3 km | Mar 29, 2010 |
| M3.8 | 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington | 79 km | 25.4 km | Jul 2, 2026 |
| M3.8 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | 73 km | 43.8 km | Jun 12, 2021 |
| M3.8 | 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington | 153 km | 17.7 km | Sep 5, 2026 |
| 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 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | 143 km | 13.7 km | Aug 23, 2013 |
| M3.7 | 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington | 49 km | 54.9 km | Jun 16, 2017 |
| M3.7 | 12 km ENE of Ganges, Canada | 162 km | 16.9 km | Dec 17, 2021 |
| M3.7 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | 177 km | 37.9 km | Aug 19, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington | 115 km | 35.2 km | Jul 31, 2016 |
| M3.7 | 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington | 80 km | 9.4 km | Apr 6, 2025 |
| 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 |
| M3.6 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | 121 km | 51.7 km | Feb 8, 2011 |
| M3.6 | 1 km SSE of Enetai, Washington | 20 km | 55.5 km | Jan 16, 2004 |
| M3.6 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.6 km | Sep 30, 2004 |
| M3.6 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -1.1 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.6 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.7 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.6 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 157 km | -0.3 km | Oct 3, 2004 |