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M0.2 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Lewis County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 20:18:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Lewis County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower 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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