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M4.8 Depth: 29.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 12:14:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on June 17, 2026 at 12:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
29.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 12:14:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.07717, -155.36850
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.1 km
Shallow
29.1 km
29.1 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 2'020
189 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.9

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Juan de Fuca · about 3553 km away

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