9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Seattle, WA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Seattle's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $1,215M from this hazard type
- 22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 27 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada (2025-02-21) — 82,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Seattle Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Seattle
Earthquake - 7.0 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
December 4, 2024 — WARNING
86,900 people exposed; $14,393M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.1 - 27 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada
February 20, 2025 — ADVISORY
82,100 people exposed; $10,584M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.5 - 164 km SSE of Kitimat, Canada
September 5, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.6 - 218km SW of Port Hardy, Canada
October 21, 2018 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.3 - 285km W of Bandon, Oregon
August 28, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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