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M1.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near King County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 17:44:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near King County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 17:44:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
King County
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.70933, -121.88117
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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