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M1.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Packwood, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:15:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Packwood, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 18:15:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Packwood
County
Lewis County
Village
Packwood
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.57783, -121.67350
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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