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M2.9 Depth: -1.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kittitas County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 05:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kittitas County, Washington (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.1 km
Shallow
-1.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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  • Adams
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'742 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·United States
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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'549 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Indian Heaven
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: -6250 ·United States
  • West Crater
    Distance: 165 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'329 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·United States

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