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M2.2 Depth: 24.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Snohomish County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 08:42:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Snohomish County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.5 km
Shallow
24.5 km
24.5 km — deeper than 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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