6 km WNW of Wauna, WashingtonSep 29, 2026, 21:05
Official intensity MMI 2.742 km from Olympia27.92 km deep7,261 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes near Olympia
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Olympia, Washington.
Updated: 23:33
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Olympia
6 km W of Burley, WashingtonSep 29, 2026, 21:05
Nearby significant earthquake43 km from Olympia9 km deep
Olympia Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days2
Past 30 Days13
Past 365 Days191
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
2
4.2
Largest Magnitude
Wauna, Washington · 6 km WNW
Significant
1
4.0
Most Recent2 HR AGO
Burley, Washington · 6 km W
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 2Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
2 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Olympia, Washington.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Olympia
Is Olympia in an earthquake-prone area?
Olympia and the surrounding area may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Olympia?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Olympia. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Olympia?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Olympia.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our broader archive reaches back to 1900. To keep performance stable, the visible list is capped at the 2000 most relevant events for your current filters.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 29, 2026, 23:33 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
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