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M0.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Pierce County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:32:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Pierce County, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:32:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Pierce County
County
Pierce County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.85700, -121.76233
Temperature
13.6°C

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