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M1.1 Depth: 20.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Jefferson County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 21:00:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Jefferson County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 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: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 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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