A 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Vashon Island on March 17, 2025, at 11:10 p.m. Its epicenter was located close to Tacoma and Bremerton. Tremors were felt widely, but no damages have been reported. The earthquake’s magnitude was upgraded from an initial report of 3.2 after a seismologist’s review.
On March 17, 2025, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Vashon Island at approximately 11:10 p.m., as reported by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN). The epicenter was located 10 miles from Tacoma and 14.5 miles from Bremerton, with tremors felt across the island as well as in Tacoma and Renton.
Initially recorded as a 3.2 magnitude, the PNSN revised the earthquake’s magnitude upward by 0.1 after review by a seismologist. The organization noted, “This report supersedes any earlier report of this event,” emphasizing the importance of updated records.
As of the time of reporting, there were no significant damages associated with the earthquake. For continuous updates on local seismic activity, individuals are encouraged to utilize MyNorthwest’s Earthquake Tracker.
A recent 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Vashon Island, with its tremors felt in various nearby locations. Following an upgrade from the initial reporting of 3.2, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reassured the public that no significant damage was reported. Residents are encouraged to remain informed through local earthquake tracking resources.
Original Source: mynorthwest.com
