M1.4 Depth: 7.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:01:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Barco, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 17:01:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Washington

City

Barco

County

Snohomish County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

48.27950, -121.66183

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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