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M2.1 Depth: 22.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Waterman, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 00:00:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Waterman, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 00:00:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Waterman
County
Kitsap County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.57730, -122.57530
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.7 km
Shallow
22.7 km
22.7 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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