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M1.2 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Prairie Ridge, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 22:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Prairie Ridge, Washington (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'549 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Adams
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'742 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·United States
  • Glacier Peak
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'213 m ·Last eruption: 1700 ·United States
  • Indian Heaven
    Distance: 137 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: -6250 ·United States
  • West Crater
    Distance: 140 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'329 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·United States

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