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M0.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Skamania County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 21:53:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Skamania County, Washington (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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