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M2.4 Depth: 16.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Tokul, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 03:59:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Tokul, Washington (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 03:59:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Tokul
County
King County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.56367, -121.82133
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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