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M1.8 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near King County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 12:41:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 12:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near King County, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 12:41:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
King County
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.45767, -121.96183
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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