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M1.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Shadow Lake, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 16:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Shadow Lake, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 16:09:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Shadow Lake
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.38517, -122.07083
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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