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M-0.3 Depth: 6.5 km

M-0.3 Earthquake near Pierce County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:38:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M-0.3 earthquake occurred near Pierce County, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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