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M2.0 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Swofford, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 11:03:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Swofford, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 11:03:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Swofford
County
Lewis County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.49717, -122.40567
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 km
16.5 km — close to 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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