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M1.3 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Preston, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 05:52:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Preston, Washington (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 05:52:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Preston
County
King County
Village
Preston
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.51783, -121.93217
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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