Earthquake Risk in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma is a city of approximately 220k residents in Washington. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Tacoma area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 102 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Tacoma. The largest was a magnitude 4.8 12 km SE of North Saanich, Canada on December 30, 2015. The nearest was 24 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Tacoma
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 12 km SE of North Saanich, Canada | 161 km | 52.4 km | Dec 30, 2015 |
| M4.7 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | 60 km | 62.2 km | Jan 30, 2009 |
| M4.6 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | 76 km | 28.8 km | Jul 12, 2019 |
| M4.5 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | 153 km | 15.8 km | Mar 3, 2025 |
| M4.5 | 27 km NNE of Packwood, Washington | 78 km | 1.6 km | Oct 8, 2006 |
| M4.3 | Port Townsend, WA | 90 km | 54.9 km | Oct 9, 2023 |
| M4.3 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | 109 km | 4.3 km | Feb 14, 2011 |
| M4.3 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | 109 km | 4.3 km | Feb 14, 2011 |
| M4.3 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | 146 km | 7.5 km | Jun 27, 2013 |
| M4.2 | 30 km S of White Swan, Washington | 182 km | 2.6 km | Jun 17, 2010 |
| M4.2 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | 128 km | 3.6 km | Feb 18, 2015 |
| M4.2 | 30 km S of White Swan, Washington | 182 km | 2.6 km | Jun 17, 2010 |
| M4.2 | 5 km NE of Mossyrock, Washington | 77 km | 14.1 km | Nov 16, 2010 |
| M4.1 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | 51 km | 15.4 km | Feb 23, 2017 |
| M4.1 | 38 km NE of Amanda Park, Washington | 98 km | 39.4 km | Nov 19, 2018 |
| M4.0 | 6 km W of Quilcene, Washington | 74 km | 52.4 km | Dec 24, 2023 |
| M4.0 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | 98 km | -1.1 km | Aug 16, 2004 |
| M4.0 | 6 km ENE of Deming, Washington | 179 km | -0.7 km | Nov 23, 2005 |
| M4.0 | 15 km SSW of Brinnon, Washington | 55 km | 16.2 km | Sep 17, 2014 |
| M4.0 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | 159 km | 52.1 km | Sep 26, 2024 |
| M4.0 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | 167 km | 54.5 km | Dec 27, 2012 |
| M4.0 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | 106 km | 58.4 km | Jul 1, 2009 |
| M3.9 | 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington | 64 km | 15.9 km | Aug 8, 2023 |
| M3.9 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -0.8 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -0.8 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | 81 km | -1.0 km | Jun 25, 2004 |
| M3.9 | 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington | 91 km | 42.4 km | Mar 6, 2025 |
| M3.9 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | 115 km | 10.2 km | Jan 3, 2018 |
| M3.9 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | 115 km | 10.2 km | Jan 3, 2018 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NNE of Port Townsend, Washington | 102 km | 55.9 km | Jul 31, 2008 |
| M3.9 | 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington | 60 km | 18.8 km | Sep 12, 2015 |
| M3.9 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | 75 km | 40.6 km | Jul 24, 2011 |
| M3.9 | 7 km NNW of Brinnon, Washington | 65 km | 52.6 km | Nov 27, 2007 |
| M3.8 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | 162 km | 14.3 km | Aug 3, 2006 |
| M3.8 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | 116 km | 1.3 km | Mar 29, 2010 |
| M3.8 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | 133 km | -0.4 km | Mar 17, 2004 |
| M3.8 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | 162 km | 14.3 km | Aug 3, 2006 |
| M3.8 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | 58 km | 43.8 km | Jun 12, 2021 |
| M3.7 | 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington | 69 km | 23.3 km | Sep 8, 2022 |
| M3.7 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -1.5 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -0.2 km | Oct 2, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | 194 km | 37.9 km | Aug 19, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 12 km ENE of Ganges, Canada | 194 km | 16.9 km | Dec 17, 2021 |
| M3.7 | 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington | 73 km | 54.9 km | Jun 16, 2017 |
| M3.7 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -1.5 km | Oct 1, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | 119 km | -0.2 km | Oct 2, 2004 |
| M3.7 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | 104 km | 13.7 km | Aug 23, 2013 |
| M3.7 | 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington | 73 km | 9.4 km | Apr 6, 2025 |
| M3.7 | 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington | 96 km | 35.2 km | Jul 31, 2016 |
| M3.7 | 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada | 131 km | 40.2 km | Feb 14, 2025 |