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M1.8 Depth: 25.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Tacoma, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 01:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Tacoma, Washington (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 01:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 01:26:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Tacoma
County
Pierce County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.24633, -122.42750
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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