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M1.6 Depth: 15.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lakeland South, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 23:36:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lakeland South, Washington (United States) on April 22, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 23:36:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Lakeland South
County
King County
Village
Lakeland South
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.27500, -122.28200
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 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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