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M1.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Newaukum, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 03:09:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Newaukum, Washington (United States) on June 28, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 03:09:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Newaukum
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.26733, -122.11134
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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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