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M1.8 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Cowlitz County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 05:36:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 05:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Cowlitz County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 245 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than 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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