Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near University Place
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of University Place, Washington, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 22 km (14 mi) NW of University Place, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year13
- Last 5 years78
M1+ in the last 7 days: 13. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near University Place
34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of University Place in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near University Place
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 5 km SW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km WSW of Wilderness Rim, Washington | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 28 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in University Place, answered
Was there an earthquake in University Place today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of University Place in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near University Place?
Over the last five years there were 78 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of University Place, an average of 16 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near University Place in five years?
A magnitude 4.3 on Oct 9, 2023, 02:21 UTC, 90 km (56 mi) N of University Place, 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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