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M1.8 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near King County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 05:51:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near King County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 05:51:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
King County
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.62483, -121.73167
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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