Seattle faces serious earthquake risk from multiple fault systems including the Seattle Fault running directly beneath the city. A major Seattle Fault earthquake could produce a tsunami in Puget Sound within minutes affecting waterfront neighborhoods. Mount Rainier 54 miles southeast is the most dangerous volcano in the US — a lahar could reach suburban communities within hours. Much of Seattle's infrastructure including the waterfront sits on fill subject to liquefaction.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Volcanic |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 42 |
| Last Major Event | Nisqually Earthquake (2001) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone |
(206) 386-1400 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, I-5 South, I-90 East, SR-520 East |
| Elevation | 175 ft above sea level |
// Other Cities in King County WA
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
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Lumen Field Seattle WA
Stadium / Arena · Seattle, WA · Seattle Seahawks Seattle Sounders / NFL MLS · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA
Military Installation · Tacoma · US Army / US Air Force / I Corps · 25-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Husky Stadium Seattle WA
Stadium / Arena · Seattle, WA · Washington Huskies / NCAA · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Harborview Medical Center WA
Major Hospital · Seattle, WA · UW Medicine · 5-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Westin Building Exchange Seattle WA
Telecom / Internet · Seattle, WA · Various Colocation Providers · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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University of Washington Medical Center WA
Major Hospital · Seattle, WA · UW Medicine · 5-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Seattle Public Utilities Water System WA
Water Treatment · Seattle, WA · Seattle Public Utilities · 5-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Amazon Seattle WA Headquarters
Power Plant · Seattle, WA · Amazon.com Inc. · 5-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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CenturyLink Field Seattle WA
Stadium / Arena · Seattle, WA · Seattle Seahawks / NFL · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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T-Mobile Park Seattle WA
Stadium / Arena · Seattle, WA · Seattle Mariners / MLB · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Climate Pledge Arena Seattle WA
Stadium / Arena · Seattle, WA · Seattle Kraken / NHL · 2-mi risk zone
8/10
High
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Port of Seattle WA
Port / Marine Terminal · Seattle, WA · Port of Seattle · 10-mi risk zone
7/10
High
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Trident Seafoods Seattle WA Headquarters
Food Processing · Seattle, WA · Trident Seafoods Corporation · 3-mi risk zone
7/10
High
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Seattle Public Utilities Cedar River Watershed WA
Water Treatment · Seattle, WA · Seattle Public Utilities · 25-mi risk zone
7/10
High
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Seattle Water Treatment Chlorine Storage WA
Water Treatment · Seattle, WA · Seattle Public Utilities · 5-mi risk zone
7/10
High
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Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.