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M1.4 Depth: 21.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Issaquah, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 01:39:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Issaquah, Washington (United States) on May 14, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 01:39:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Issaquah
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.56017, -122.06267
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 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

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