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M1.6 Depth: 19.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Shoreline, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 20:08:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Shoreline, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 20:08:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Shoreline
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.73567, -122.30700
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 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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