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M1.7 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km N of Anacortes, Washington

UTC time: 2026-05-01 12:01:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 12:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km N of Anacortes, Washington. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 12:01:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.56200, -122.61100
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 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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