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M1.6 Depth: 20.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kitsap County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 12:54:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kitsap County, Washington (United States) on May 30, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 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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