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M2.4 Depth: 0.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Snohomish County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 13:31:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Snohomish County, Washington (United States) on September 4, 2026 at 13:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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