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M2.2 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near King County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 22:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near King County, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 22:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
King County
County
King County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.62230, -121.75680
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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