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M2.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Juan County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 04:04:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near San Juan County, Washington (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 04:04 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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