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M0.5 Depth: 1.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Pierce County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Pierce County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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