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Earthquakes Near Kittitas, Washington 98934 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 98934 Updated just now

5 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Kittitas, Washington

5 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Kittitas, Washington in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 98934 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Kittitas, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Kittitas and the surrounding 98934 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Kittitas

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Kittitas. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 5
Closest to you M0.3, 71 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 519 days ago
Tracking Area
Kittitas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 5 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Kittitas

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Dundee, Oregon 173 mi 9:03 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Wallula, Washington 96 mi 6:40 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 3 km S of Quilcene, Washington 128 mi 9:56 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Suquamish, Washington 114 mi 11:31 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km NE of Ashford, Washington 71 mi 1:04 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Kittitas

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Kittitas has recorded 1,403 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on Mar 31, 2020, located Stanley, Idaho. On average, the area experiences approximately 230 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.6
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 1403 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030040001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 302 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 131 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 79 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 54 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 38 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 60 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 55 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 61 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 58 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 70 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 59 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 42 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 37 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 34 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 32 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 35 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 45 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 65 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300400010.0M20.0M30.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 303 events, Energy: 14.3M2007: 131 events, Energy: 4.7M2008: 80 events, Energy: 5.1M2009: 56 events, Energy: 13.7M2010: 40 events, Energy: 5.6M2011: 62 events, Energy: 13.5M2012: 56 events, Energy: 2.7M2013: 62 events, Energy: 5.7M2014: 59 events, Energy: 2.4M2015: 74 events, Energy: 25.2M2016: 49 events, Energy: 2.7M2017: 61 events, Energy: 4.9M2018: 44 events, Energy: 4.4M2019: 38 events, Energy: 9.4M2020: 48 events, Energy: 6.8M2021: 34 events, Energy: 2.3M2022: 33 events, Energy: 5.4M2023: 37 events, Energy: 5.3M2024: 46 events, Energy: 2.5M2025: 67 events, Energy: 25.1M2026: 23 events, Energy: 837.2k
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.1
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M5.2 Jul 28, 2010
129 km WNW of Barview, Oregon
M5.0 Oct 18, 2024
121 km WNW of Barview, Oregon
M5.0 Jan 3, 2015
9 km E of Challis, Idaho
M4.9 Feb 26, 2024
10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho
M4.8 Feb 21, 2025
28 km W of Squamish, Canada
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Kittitas, Washington

What Kittitas residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

πŸ›‘οΈ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

πŸšͺ Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏒 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Kittitas. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Kittitas, Washington

Was there an earthquake in Kittitas today?

5 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Kittitas in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Kittitas?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 98934. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Kittitas.

What is the earthquake history for Kittitas, Washington?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Kittitas area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 98934.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Kittitas?

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