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M1.6 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Okanogan County, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 18:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Okanogan County, Washington (United States) on January 20, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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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