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M2.0 Depth: 37.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 16 km WNW of Skokomish, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 08:43:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 16 km WNW of Skokomish, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 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 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
37.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 08:43:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.37467, -123.36034
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.4 km
Shallow
37.4 km
37.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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