Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Tumwater
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Tumwater, Washington, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 46 km (29 mi) NNE of Tumwater, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year10
- Last 5 years57
M1+ in the last 7 days: 9. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Tumwater
22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tumwater in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Tumwater
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 5 km SW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km WSW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 28 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Tumwater, answered
Was there an earthquake in Tumwater today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Tumwater in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Tumwater?
Over the last five years there were 57 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tumwater, an average of 11 a year. 10 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Tumwater in five years?
A magnitude 4.2 on Sep 29, 2026, 21:05 UTC, 46 km (29 mi) NNE of Tumwater, at a depth of 28 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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