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M0.9 Depth: -2.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Pierce County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 07:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Pierce County, Washington (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.7 km
Shallow
-2.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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