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M1.1 Depth: 21.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Waterman Point, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 15:24:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 15:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Waterman Point, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 km
21.8 km — deeper than 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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