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M2.0 Depth: 28.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Clyde Hill, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 19:13:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 19:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Clyde Hill, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
28.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 19:13:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Clyde Hill
County
King County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.63880, -122.21080
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.2 km
Shallow
28.2 km
28.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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