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Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · 6:12 AM EDT
Washington Earthquakes Today
Magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in Washington over the last 30 days, from the USGS
Last 24 Hours
0
M2.5+ quakes
Last 30 Days
7
M2.5+ quakes
Largest
M4.2
6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington
M4.0 or Higher
1
Last 30 days
Snapshot
The USGS has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in Washington over the last 30 days, 0 of them in the past 24 hours. The largest was a magnitude 4.2 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington on September 29. The most recent: M2.6 41 km WSW of Winthrop, Washington, 2 days ago.
Recent Earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | Felt reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 41 km WSW of Winthrop, Washington | Oct 25, 10:15 AM | 2.9 km | 7 |
| M3.0 | 3 km W of Columbia City, Oregon | Oct 22, 10:25 AM | 24 km | 113 |
| M3.1 | 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington | Oct 16, 11:37 PM | 40.1 km | 20 |
| M2.6 | 5 km SW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | Oct 14, 9:09 PM | 19.4 km | 46 |
| M2.7 | 5 km WSW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | Oct 14, 5:00 AM | 19.1 km | 78 |
| M4.2 | 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington | Sep 29, 5:05 PM | 27.9 km | 9571 |
| M2.6 | 23 km N of Trout Lake, Washington | Sep 27, 8:12 PM | -1.1 km | 2 |
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Was there an earthquake in Washington today?
Not in the last 24 hours. The most recent M2.5+ quake was a magnitude 2.6 41 km WSW of Winthrop, Washington on October 25 at 10:15 AM EDT.
What magnitude earthquake can people feel?
Quakes below magnitude 2.5 are rarely felt. From about 2.5 to 3.5 they are often felt near the epicenter; damage usually starts around magnitude 5 depending on depth and construction.
Data source & method: U.S. Geological Survey. Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · 6:12 AM EDT. This page refreshes automatically; figures are shown exactly as published by the source. How we source data.