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Washington: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Washington (United States) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event14 km²36 h agonear Seattle, United States
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Washington
- 36 h agoWildfire near Seattle, United States – active14 km² · near Seattle, United States
- 3.439 h agoM3.4 earthquake near Okanogan, United States28 km WNW of Okanogan, United States
- 2 days agoWildfire near Oroville, United States3.7 km² · 11 km ESE of Oroville, United States
- 2 days agoWildfire near Spokane, United States35 km² · 78 km NW of Spokane, United States
- 2.621 days agoM2.6 earthquake near Wenatchee, United States103 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States
- 3.024 days agoM3.0 earthquake near Salmon Creek, United States25 km NW of Salmon Creek, United States
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Washington
Washington has recorded 1,774 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 2001.
Satellites have detected 81 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 377 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
1,774 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 28 km WNW of Okanogan, United States | 8.9 km | |
| 2.6 | 103 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | 2.9 km | |
| 3.0 | 25 km NW of Salmon Creek, United States | 24.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 19 km ESE of Forks, United States | 40.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 27 km NW of Tacoma, United States | 27.9 km | |
| 3.8 | 26 km ENE of Longview, United States | 17.7 km | |
| 3.8 | near Oak Harbor, United States | 25.4 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 15 km NNE of Lacey, United States | 52.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 43 km W of Olympia, United States | 40.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 13 km SE of Monroe, United States | 3.8 km | |
| 5.2 | 56 km ENE of Kelso, United States | 6.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 55 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | 4.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 54 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | 0.5 km | |
| 5.1 | 55 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | 0.6 km | |
| 5.1 | 54 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | -0.6 km | |
| 5.1 | 56 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | 2.7 km | |
| 5.1 | 55 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | -0.8 km | |
| 5.1 | 57 km NNE of Battle Ground, United States | -0.9 km | |
| 5.0 | 48 km WNW of Olympia, United States | 40.3 km | |
| 5.0 | near Des Moines, United States | 15.5 km | |
| 5.0 | 26 km ENE of Bellingham, United States | 11.9 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km W of West Valley, United States | 2.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 9 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 14 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 8 | M3.5 |
| 2023 | 8 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 8 | M3.7 |
| 2021 | 4 | M3.8 |
| 2020 | 7 | M3.4 |
| 2019 | 10 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 6 | M4.1 |
| 2017 | 17 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 12 | M3.7 |
| 2015 | 12 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 8 | M4.0 |
| 2013 | 17 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 7 | M3.6 |
| 2011 | 15 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 6 | M4.2 |
| 2009 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 2008 | 6 | M3.9 |
| 2007 | 18 | M3.9 |
| 2006 | 67 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 51 | M3.5 |
| 2004 | 289 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 9 | M4.8 |
| 2002 | 8 | M3.7 |
| 2001 | 16 | M6.8 |
| 2000 | 10 | M3.6 |
| 1999 | 10 | M5.8 |
| 1998 | 8 | M4.0 |
| 1997 | 22 | M4.9 |
| 1996 | 16 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 14 | M5.0 |
| 1994 | 8 | M4.3 |
| 1993 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1992 | 9 | M4.1 |
| 1991 | 17 | M4.3 |
| 1990 | 30 | M5.0 |
| 1989 | 12 | M4.9 |
| 1988 | 17 | M4.1 |
| 1987 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 33 | M3.9 |
| 1985 | 32 | M3.7 |
| 1984 | 13 | M4.3 |
| 1983 | 15 | M4.3 |
| 1982 | 11 | M4.4 |
| 1981 | 29 | M5.2 |
| 1980 | 766 | M5.2 |
| 1979 | 16 | M4.3 |
| 1978 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 12 | M4.0 |
| 1976 | 15 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
81 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 377 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | near Seattle, United States | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 11 km ESE of Oroville, United States | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 78 km NW of Spokane, United States | Inactive | |
| 7.1 km² | 20 km NW of Pullman, United States | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 33 km WSW of Walla Walla, United States | Inactive | |
| 9.2 km² | 97 km ENE of Arlington, United States | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 98 km E of Arlington, United States | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 79 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 47 km² | 49 km N of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 10.0 km² | 31 km N of Walla Walla, United States | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377 km² | 62 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 290 km² | 19 km WNW of Tonasket, United States | Inactive | |
| 189 km² | 65 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 187 km² | 25 km N of Coulee Dam, United States | Inactive | |
| 126 km² | 19 km W of Tonasket, United States | Inactive | |
| 118 km² | 32 km NNW of Coulee Dam, United States | Inactive | |
| 116 km² | 86 km NW of Spokane, United States | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 30 km W of Tonasket, United States | Inactive | |
| 100 km² | 71 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 98 km² | 46 km SSE of Walla Walla, United States | Inactive | |
| 90 km² | 58 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 73 km² | 90 km NW of Spokane, United States | Inactive | |
| 71 km² | 69 km NNW of Wenatchee, United States | Inactive | |
| 56 km² | 48 km SSE of Walla Walla, United States | Inactive | |
| 54 km² | 65 km E of Maple Valley, United States | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 80 | 377 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 km² |
Places
- Seattle
- Tri-Cities
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Vancouver
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Everett
- Renton
- Federal Way
- Spokane Valley
- Yakima
- Kirkland
- Bellingham
- Kennewick
- Auburn
- Pasco
- Marysville
- Redmond
- Lakewood
- Olympia
- Shoreline
- Richland
- South Hill
- Sammamish
- Burien
- Lacey
- City of Sammamish
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Puyallup
- Bremerton
- Lynnwood
- Longview
- Issaquah
- Parkland
- Mount Vernon
- West Lake Sammamish
- Wenatchee
- University Place
- Walla Walla
- Des Moines
- Lake Stevens
- East Hill-Meridian
- SeaTac
- Spanaway
- North Creek
- Opportunity
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Bainbridge Island
- Graham
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
- Inglewood-Finn Hill
- Oak Harbor
- Cottage Lake
- Moses Lake
- Kenmore
- Camas
- Mukilteo
- West Lake Stevens
- Mountlake Terrace
- Silver Firs
- Eastmont
- Mill Creek
- Tukwila
- Pullman