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M0.9 Depth: 0.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Okanogan County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:39:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Okanogan County, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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