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M1.2 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near North Beach, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 03:29:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near North Beach, Washington (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 03:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 240 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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