M1.4 Depth: 25.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Normandy Park, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 02:18:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Normandy Park, Washington (United States) on April 27, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.5 km
Shallow
25.5 km
25.5 km — deeper than 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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