Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Covington
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Covington, Washington, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 45 km (28 mi) W of Covington, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year13
- Last 5 years73
M1+ in the last 7 days: 11. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Covington
31 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Covington in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Covington
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 5 km SW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km WSW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 28 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Covington, answered
Was there an earthquake in Covington today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Covington in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Covington?
Over the last five years there were 73 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Covington, an average of 15 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Covington in five years?
A magnitude 4.3 on Oct 9, 2023, 02:21 UTC, 88 km (55 mi) NNW of Covington, at a depth of 55 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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