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M2.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kitsap County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 05:58:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 05:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Kitsap County, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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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