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Earthquakes Near Richland, Washington 99352 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 99352 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Richland, Washington

6 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Richland, Washington in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99352 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 Richland, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Richland, Washington

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Richland and the surrounding 99352 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€” Richland

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 6
Closest to you M1.4, 127 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.7, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 520 days ago
Tracking Area
Richland
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 6 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Richland

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
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Enumclaw, Washington 137 mi 12:04 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington 210 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km NW of Airway Heights, Washington 127 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 0 km NE of Tukwila, Washington 164 mi 12:02 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Enumclaw, Washington 136 mi 5:55 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 39 km SSE of Morton, Washington 135 mi 5:15 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Richland

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Richland has recorded 2,812 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· 2812 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 302 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 137 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 77 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 55 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 38 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 57 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 58 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 61 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 68 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 59 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 40 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 38 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 955 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 232 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2022: 105 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 82 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 101 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 155 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 30 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k02.0B4.0B6.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 303 events, Energy: 14.4M2007: 137 events, Energy: 5.4M2008: 78 events, Energy: 5.1M2009: 57 events, Energy: 13.7M2010: 40 events, Energy: 5.8M2011: 59 events, Energy: 13.5M2012: 59 events, Energy: 2.7M2013: 64 events, Energy: 5.7M2014: 62 events, Energy: 3.0M2015: 72 events, Energy: 25.0M2016: 49 events, Energy: 2.6M2017: 61 events, Energy: 4.9M2018: 42 events, Energy: 4.4M2019: 39 events, Energy: 9.5M2020: 974 events, Energy: 5.7B2021: 235 events, Energy: 10.4M2022: 106 events, Energy: 7.7M2023: 84 events, Energy: 6.6M2024: 103 events, Energy: 26.2M2025: 158 events, Energy: 16.6M2026: 30 events, Energy: 921.7k
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.6
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€” Richland, Washington

What Richland 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 Richland. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Richland, Washington

Was there an earthquake in Richland today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Richland?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99352. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Richland.

What is the earthquake history for Richland, Washington?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Richland area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99352.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Richland?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 99352. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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