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M0.4 Depth: 17.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Prevost, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 19:09:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Prevost, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 19:09:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Washington
City
Prevost
County
San Juan County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.69567, -123.20966
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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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