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M1.5 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kapowsin, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 22:12:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kapowsin, Washington (United States) on May 8, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 22:12:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Kapowsin
County
Pierce County
Village
Kapowsin
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.97800, -122.20850
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 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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