3.3-Magnitude Earthquake Occurs Near Vashon Island, No Significant Damage Reported
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit near Vashon Island on March 17, 2025. Its epicenter was near Tacoma and Bremerton, causing tremors felt by local residents. The magnitude was updated from 3.2 to 3.3 by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, but no significant damages have been reported.
On March 17, 2025, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Vashon Island at approximately 11:10 PM, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN). The earthquake’s epicenter was located 10 miles from Tacoma and 14.5 miles from Bremerton. Residents of Vashon Island, Tacoma, and Renton experienced noticeable tremors from the event.
Initially reported as a 3.2-magnitude quake, the PNSN later revised the magnitude to 3.3 after further review by a seismologist. The alert from PNSN stated, “This report supersedes any earlier report of this event.” Fortunately, there have been no reports of significant damage following the quake.
For real-time updates and information on earthquakes of all magnitudes, users can access the Earthquake Tracker on MyNorthwest. As this situation develops, further updates will be provided in ongoing coverage.
The recent earthquake near Vashon Island highlights the seismic activity in the region. The event was recorded at 3.3 magnitude after an initial reporting of 3.2. Despite the perceptible tremors felt by local residents, there have been no reported damages. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network continues to monitor earthquake activity and provides updated information to the public.
Original Source: mynorthwest.com
