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M3.0 Depth: 26.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maltby, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 13:42:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Maltby, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 13:42:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Maltby
County
Snohomish County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.84620, -122.07660
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.5 km
Shallow
26.5 km
26.5 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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