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M1.5 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Port Hadlock, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 18:01:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Port Hadlock, Washington (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 18:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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  • Rainier
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  • St. Helens
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'549 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Garibaldi
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'678 m ·Last eruption: -8060 ·Canada
  • Garibaldi Lake
    Distance: 216 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'316 m ·Canada

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