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M1.8 Depth: 19.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ajlune, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 05:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ajlune, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 05:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Ajlune
County
Lewis County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.52017, -122.42167
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — deeper 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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