This page summarizes earthquakes in Washington (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M0.9 earthquake near Pierce County on 2026-07-29 07:55:28 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital; both are named after George Washington, a U.S. Founding Father and the first U.S. president.
In 2026, Washington recorded 278 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M1.46. The strongest event reached M3.8.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #7 within United States.
Located on the North America Plate.
