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M1.7 Depth: 28.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-25 21:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Clinton, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 28 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 21:29:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Clinton
County
Island County
Village
Clinton
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.94817, -122.38167
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.4 km
Shallow
28.4 km
28.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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