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M1.6 Depth: 26.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Artondale, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 08:25:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Artondale, Washington (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 08:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 08:25:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Artondale
County
Pierce County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.29883, -122.63766
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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