Recent earthquake: 3.3-magnitude quake shakes near Yakima

Name: Colombia earthquake: 111 dead, nearly 2,000 missing
Uploaded: 2026-08-11T10:16:58-07:00
Description: The death toll continues to rise following Columbia's earthquake on Monday as crews search for nearly 2,000 people who are unaccounted for. Locally, people in Washington are taking action to help the victims.

YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was felt near Yakima, Washington, Tuesday morning.

(USGS)

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According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at 9:23 a.m. about 3.1 miles west-southwest of Harrah, Washington.

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As of 10 a.m., multiple people had reported feeling the quake to the USGS. Anyone who felt it is encouraged to submit a report on the agency's website.

So far, the USGS has received responses from people who felt the earthquake in Victoria, B.C.; Seattle; Yakima; and Kennewick.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Geologists say damage typically does not occur unless an earthquake's magnitude exceeds four or five.

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Colombia earthquake: 111 dead, nearly 2,000 missing

The death toll continues to rise following Columbia's earthquake on Monday as crews search for nearly 2,000 people who are unaccounted for. Locally, people in Washington are taking action to help the victims.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the United States Geological Survey.