A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was reported near Vashon Island late on March 17, 2025. Its epicenter was 10 miles from Tacoma, with tremors felt across the area. The initial magnitude was updated from 3.2 to 3.3 by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, which confirmed no significant damage at this time.
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 quake’s epicenter was located about 10 miles from Tacoma and 14.5 miles from Bremerton, with tremors felt on Vashon Island and in neighboring locations, including Tacoma and Renton.
Initially classified as a 3.2-magnitude event, the PNSN later revised the quake’s magnitude to 3.3. In their alert, the PNSN confirmed, “This report supersedes any earlier report of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.” As of this update, there are no reports of significant damage resulting from the earthquake.
To monitor earthquakes of varying magnitudes in the local area, please visit MyNorthwest’s Earthquake Tracker for comprehensive updates. This story is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.
In summary, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Vashon Island on March 17, 2025, with tremors felt across nearby regions. The earthquake’s magnitude was revised from an initial report of 3.2, and no significant damages have been reported thus far. Continuous updates can be checked via MyNorthwest’s Earthquake Tracker.
Original Source: mynorthwest.com
