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M1.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Reiter, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 17:10:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Reiter, Washington (United States) on May 18, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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