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M0.6 Depth: 14.4 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Cowlitz County, Washington

UTC time: 2026-04-30 21:03:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Cowlitz County, Washington on April 30, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 21:03:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Washington
City
Cowlitz County
County
Cowlitz County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.36033, -122.35967
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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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