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Very High

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Washington

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Washington faces very high earthquake risk. 6 of 39 counties (15%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.

Seasonal pattern: Year-round

Highest-Risk Cities in Washington

1
Seattle, WA
Extreme · 22 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Notable Earthquake Events

Earthquake - 5.1 - 27 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada

February 20, 2025 — ADVISORY

Seattle, WA

82,100 people exposed; $10,584M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.5 - 164 km SSE of Kitimat, Canada

September 5, 2021 — WARNING

Seattle, WA

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in Washington

wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 7/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 0/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 9/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 3/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 7/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 7/10
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk
Score: 7/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 5/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 9/10

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