Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Yakima
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Yakima, Washington, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.6, 89 km (55 mi) WSW of Yakima, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year6
- Last 5 years15
M1+ in the last 7 days: 3. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Yakima
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yakima in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Yakima
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 23 km N of Trout Lake, Washington | 89 km / 55 mi | depth -1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Yakima, answered
Was there an earthquake in Yakima today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Yakima in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Yakima?
Over the last five years there were 15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yakima, an average of 3.0 a year. 6 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 100% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Yakima in five years?
A magnitude 3.7 on Apr 6, 2025, 15:15 UTC, 98 km (61 mi) NW of Yakima, at a depth of 9 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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