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M2.1 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Whatcom County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 21:56:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Whatcom County, Washington (United States) on March 22, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower 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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