The ShakeOut is a
DRILL planned for October 19, 2023 (and the third Thursday of October each year). We are not predicting an earthquake to occur, though because many areas of Washington are seismically active region it's not impossible.
This year's International
ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:19 am (local time) on 10/19, you can join millions of people across Washington
practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. You can also include people in multiple locations through video conferencing.
If you live or work in a coastal area,
ShakeOut day is also a great time to practice your tsunami evacuation routes. Learn more about tsunami preparedness at TsunamiZone.org.
