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M1.7 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Guemes, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 18:50:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Guemes, Washington (United States) on April 27, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 18:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Guemes
County
Skagit County
Village
Guemes
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.54783, -122.63000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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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