The Brief A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning about 3.1 miles west-southwest of Harrah, Washington, near Yakima. Geologists note that earthquake damage typically does not occur unless the magnitude exceeds four or five. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was felt near Yakima, Washington, Tuesday morning. USGS Earthquake Shake Map (USGS)As of 10 a.m., multiple people had reported feeling the quake to the USGS. ; Seattle; Yakima; and Kennewick.