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M1.7 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Whatcom County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 21:35:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Whatcom County, Washington (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'285 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·United States
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    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'213 m ·Last eruption: 1700 ·United States
  • Garibaldi
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'678 m ·Last eruption: -8060 ·Canada
  • Garibaldi Lake
    Distance: 127 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'316 m ·Canada
  • Cayley Volcanic Field
    Distance: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'375 m ·Canada
  • Meager
    Distance: 211 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'680 m ·Last eruption: -410 ·Canada

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