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M1.9 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km SSW of Alder, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 03:30:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 12 km SSW of Alder, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 03:30:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.70133, -122.35484
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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