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M0.6 Depth: -1.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Chelan County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 19:15:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Chelan County, Washington (United States) on February 20, 2026 at 19:15 UTC. 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 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.2 km
Shallow
-1.2 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

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