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M2.1 Depth: 14.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-18 07:36:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Vancouver, Washington (United States) on July 18, 2026 at 07:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 07:36:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Vancouver
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.63066, -122.65517
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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