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M1.2 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Four Lakes, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 16:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Four Lakes, Washington (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 16:00:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Four Lakes
County
Spokane County
Village
Four Lakes
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.52983, -117.61800
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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