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M1.3 Depth: 2.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Whatcom County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 03:55:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Whatcom County, Washington (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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