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M0.4 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 32 km S of Morton, Washington

UTC time: 2026-04-03 22:54:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 32 km S of Morton, Washington on April 3, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 22:54:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.27183, -122.20483
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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