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M1.6 Depth: 21.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 05:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kitsap County, Washington (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 05:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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